Wide-flange shape
W27X161
W27X161 weighs 161 pounds per linear foot. Nominal dimensions from the AISC shape tables.
Weight per foot
161
lb / ft
Section dimensions
- Area
- 47.6 in²
- Depth
- 27.6 in
- Flange width
- 14 in
- Flange thickness
- 1.08 in
- Web thickness
- 0.66 in
- k (design)
- 1.87 in
Weight of a W27X161 by length
| Length | Pounds | Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 1,610 | 0.805 |
| 20 ft | 3,220 | 1.610 |
| 30 ft | 4,830 | 2.415 |
| 40 ft | 6,440 | 3.220 |
| 50 ft | 8,050 | 4.025 |
| 60 ft | 9,660 | 4.830 |
Catalogue weight, not scale weight. Mill tolerance means the delivered piece will differ — for a multi-line takeoff with a CSV out, use the steel weight calculator.
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Source: AISC Steel Construction Manual shape tables. Values are nominal. Search all 2,091 shapes.