W14X873 Dimensions & Weight

W14X873 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with a cross-section area of 256.55 in², weighing 873 lb per foot — a heavy section you will mostly see in columns and transfer girders on larger structures. It is the heaviest of the 38 W14 sizes listed here.

W14X873 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density256.55 in²1,655.2 cm²
Weight873 lb/ft1,299.2 kg/m

What does W14X873 weigh and cost?

W14X873 weighs 873 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $803.16 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
17,460 lbs(8.73 tons)
Material cost
$16,063.20

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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