W12X26 Dimensions & Weight

W12X26 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 12.22 in and a 6.49 in wide flange, weighing 26 lb per foot — a common size for light floor framing, mezzanines, and residential beams.

W12X26 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)12.22 in310.4 mm
Flange width (bf)6.49 in164.8 mm
Cross-section area (A)7.65 in²49.4 cm²
Weight26 lb/ft38.7 kg/m

What does W12X26 weigh and cost?

W12X26 weighs 26 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $23.92 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
520 lbs
Material cost
$478.40

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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