W12X305 Dimensions & Weight

W12X305 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 16.32 in and a 13.24 in wide flange, weighing 305 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.

W12X305 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)16.32 in414.5 mm
Flange width (bf)13.24 in336.2 mm
Cross-section area (A)89.6 in²578.1 cm²
Weight305 lb/ft453.9 kg/m

What does W12X305 weigh and cost?

W12X305 weighs 305 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $280.60 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
6,100 lbs(3.05 tons)
Material cost
$5,612.00

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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