The W24x306 is a rolled W-shape reference for structural steel design, detailing, estimating, and CAD work. This page preserves the supplied section dimensions and mass data so engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students can review the profile without confusing nominal designations with measured geometry.
Use the source data below as the primary reference for this section. For related guidance, compare this profile with other W-shapes, review the applicable AISC specification context, and use the linked DWG file when preparing drawings or checking clearances.
W Beam
refer to : AISC 16
the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16), which is the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. It provides guidelines and requirements for the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States.
Depth : 688.3 mm
Width : 340.4 mm
Web Thickness : 32 mm
Flange Thickness : 57.9 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 12.7 mm
Sectional Area : 578.71 cm2
Unit Weight : 454.3 kg/m
How to read the W24x306 reference
The W designation identifies a wide-flange structural shape. The listed dimensions describe the overall depth and flange width, while web thickness and flange thickness help define the profile geometry used in drafting and connection detailing.
The root fillet radius is important when a connection, plate, angle, stiffener, or other component approaches the inside corner of the shape. A detail that ignores the fillet can create interference or an inaccurate fit, so the section geometry should be checked before finalizing fabrication drawings.
Section data and quantity takeoffs
Sectional area is useful for understanding the amount of steel represented by the profile and for certain design and estimating workflows. Unit weight supports material takeoffs and shipping or handling estimates. Keep the supplied units consistent with the rest of the project calculations, and do not substitute a converted value without checking the conversion and project requirements.
CAD and design workflow
The DWG download can support preliminary layout, section identification, and coordination with connection details. A CAD profile is a reference aid, not a substitute for checking the governing project specification, fabrication tolerances, connection requirements, or the engineering assumptions used in the structural design.
For broader research, useful related topics include wide-flange beam terminology, steel section properties, structural steel connections, and W-shape CAD resources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the W24x306?
W24x306 is the designation of a wide-flange structural steel shape. The source data on this page provides its geometry, sectional area, unit weight, and related reference information.
What do the depth and width entries describe?
Depth describes the overall vertical size of the section, while width describes the overall flange dimension. These values are used when checking fit, orientation, clearances, and drawing geometry.
Why does the root fillet radius matter?
The root fillet is the curved transition between the web and flange. It can affect how closely plates, connection components, and detailing elements can approach the inside corner.
Can the DWG file be used for final fabrication?
The DWG is useful as a drafting and coordination reference. Final fabrication information should be checked against the project requirements, approved details, and the applicable engineering review.
What should be checked before using this shape in a design?
Confirm the governing design specification, material requirements, loading assumptions, connection design, stability checks, detailing constraints, and the suitability of the supplied section data for the project.
