W14X257 Dimensions & Weight

W14X257 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 16.38 in and a 16 in wide flange, weighing 257 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.

W14X257 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)16.38 in416.1 mm
Flange width (bf)16 in406.3 mm
Cross-section area (A)75.6 in²487.7 cm²
Weight257 lb/ft382.5 kg/m

What does W14X257 weigh and cost?

W14X257 weighs 257 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $236.44 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
5,140 lbs(2.57 tons)
Material cost
$4,728.80

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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