W14X342 Dimensions & Weight
W14X342 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 17.54 in and a 16.36 in wide flange, weighing 342 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.
W14X342 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 17.54 in | 445.5 mm |
| Flange width (bf) | 16.36 in | 415.5 mm |
| Cross-section area (A) | 101 in² | 651.6 cm² |
| Weight | 342 lb/ft | 509 kg/m |
What does W14X342 cost?
At an example material price of $0.92/lb, W14X342 runs about $315 per foot, or roughly $6,293 for a 20-ft length.
Example pricing only. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.
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