W14X43 Dimensions & Weight
W14X43 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 13.66 in and a 8 in wide flange, weighing 43 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.
W14X43 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 13.66 in | 347 mm |
| Flange width (bf) | 8 in | 203.1 mm |
| Cross-section area (A) | 12.6 in² | 81.3 cm² |
| Weight | 43 lb/ft | 64 kg/m |
What does W14X43 cost?
At an example material price of $0.92/lb, W14X43 runs about $39.56 per foot, or roughly $791 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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