W12X50 Dimensions & Weight

W12X50 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 12.19 in and a 8.08 in wide flange, weighing 50 lb per foot — a common size for light floor framing, mezzanines, and residential beams.

W12X50 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)12.19 in309.6 mm
Flange width (bf)8.08 in205.2 mm
Cross-section area (A)14.7 in²94.8 cm²
Weight50 lb/ft74.4 kg/m

What does W12X50 weigh and cost?

W12X50 weighs 50 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $46.00 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
1,000 lbs
Material cost
$920.00

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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