MT3X1.85 Dimensions & Weight

MT3X1.85 is an AISC structural tee with a nominal depth of 3 in, weighing 1.85 lb per foot — commonly used for truss chords, hangers, and lintels. It is the lightest of the 2 MT3 sizes listed here.

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MT3X1.85 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Nominal depthfrom the designation3 in76.2 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density0.54 in²3.5 cm²
Weight1.85 lb/ft2.8 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does MT3X1.85 weigh and cost?

MT3X1.85 weighs 1.85 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $1.70 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
37 lbs
Material cost
$34.04

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