W12X230 Dimensions & Weight

W12X230 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 15.05 in and a 12.9 in wide flange, weighing 230 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.

W12X230 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)15.05 in382.3 mm
Flange width (bf)12.9 in327.5 mm
Cross-section area (A)67.7 in²436.8 cm²
Weight230 lb/ft342.3 kg/m

What does W12X230 weigh and cost?

W12X230 weighs 230 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $211.60 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
4,600 lbs(2.3 tons)
Material cost
$4,232.00

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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