W16X100 Dimensions & Weight

W16X100 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 17 in and a 10.43 in wide flange, weighing 100 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs. It is the heaviest of the 11 W16 sizes listed here.

W16X100 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)17 in431.8 mm
Flange width (bf)10.43 in264.8 mm
Cross-section area (A)29.4 in²189.7 cm²
Weight100 lb/ft148.8 kg/m

What does W16X100 weigh and cost?

W16X100 weighs 100 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $92.00 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
2,000 lbs(1 tons)
Material cost
$1,840.00

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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