Wide-flange shape
W5X16
W5X16 weighs 16 pounds per linear foot. Nominal dimensions from the AISC shape tables.
Weight per foot
16
lb / ft
Section dimensions
- Area
- 4.71 in²
- Depth
- 5.01 in
- Flange width
- 5 in
- Flange thickness
- 0.36 in
- Web thickness
- 0.24 in
- k (design)
- 0.66 in
Weight of a W5X16 by length
| Length | Pounds | Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 160 | 0.080 |
| 20 ft | 320 | 0.160 |
| 30 ft | 480 | 0.240 |
| 40 ft | 640 | 0.320 |
| 50 ft | 800 | 0.400 |
| 60 ft | 960 | 0.480 |
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.