S20X86 Dimensions & Weight

S20X86 is an AISC American Standard (S) beam with an actual depth of 20.3 in and a 7.1 in flange, weighing 86 lb per foot — commonly used for longer floor spans and transfer framing.

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S20X86 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)20.3 in515.6 mm
Flange width (bf)7.05 in179.1 mm
Cross-section area (A)25.3 in²163.2 cm²
Weight86 lb/ft128 kg/m

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

What does S20X86 weigh and cost?

S20X86 weighs 86 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $79.12 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
1,720 lbs
Material cost
$1,582.40

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