W12X170 Dimensions & Weight

W12X170 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 14.03 in and a 12.57 in wide flange, weighing 170 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.

W12X170 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)14.03 in356.4 mm
Flange width (bf)12.57 in319.3 mm
Cross-section area (A)50 in²322.6 cm²
Weight170 lb/ft253 kg/m

What does W12X170 weigh and cost?

W12X170 weighs 170 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $156.40 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
3,400 lbs(1.7 tons)
Material cost
$3,128.00

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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