W12X106 Dimensions & Weight

W12X106 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 12.89 in and a 12.22 in wide flange, weighing 106 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.

W12X106 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)12.89 in327.4 mm
Flange width (bf)12.22 in310.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)31.2 in²201.3 cm²
Weight106 lb/ft157.7 kg/m

What does W12X106 weigh and cost?

W12X106 weighs 106 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $97.52 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
2,120 lbs(1.06 tons)
Material cost
$1,950.40

Material only, example pricing. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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