W16X26 Dimensions & Weight
W16X26 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 15.69 in and a 5.5 in wide flange, weighing 26 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs. It is the lightest of the 11 W16 sizes listed here.
W16X26 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15.69 in | 398.5 mm |
| Flange width (bf) | 5.5 in | 139.7 mm |
| Cross-section area (A) | 7.68 in² | 49.5 cm² |
| Weight | 26 lb/ft | 38.7 kg/m |
What does W16X26 cost?
At an example material price of $0.92/lb, W16X26 runs about $23.92 per foot, or roughly $478 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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