W12X53 Dimensions & Weight

W12X53 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 12.06 in and a 10 in wide flange, weighing 53 lb per foot — a common size for light floor framing, mezzanines, and residential beams.

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W12X53 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)12.06 in306.3 mm
Flange width (bf)10 in253.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)15.6 in²100.6 cm²
Weight53 lb/ft78.9 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does W12X53 weigh and cost?

W12X53 weighs 53 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $48.76 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
1,060 lbs
Material cost
$975.20

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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