Wide-flange shape
W30X261
W30X261 weighs 261 pounds per linear foot. Nominal dimensions from the AISC shape tables.
Weight per foot
261
lb / ft
Section dimensions
- Area
- 77 in²
- Depth
- 31.6 in
- Flange width
- 15.2 in
- Flange thickness
- 1.65 in
- Web thickness
- 0.93 in
- k (design)
- 2.44 in
Weight of a W30X261 by length
| Length | Pounds | Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 2,610 | 1.305 |
| 20 ft | 5,220 | 2.610 |
| 30 ft | 7,830 | 3.915 |
| 40 ft | 10,440 | 5.220 |
| 50 ft | 13,050 | 6.525 |
| 60 ft | 15,660 | 7.830 |
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.