W16X57 Dimensions & Weight

W16X57 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 16.43 in and a 7.12 in wide flange, weighing 57 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs.

W16X57 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)16.43 in417.3 mm
Flange width (bf)7.12 in180.8 mm
Cross-section area (A)16.8 in²108.4 cm²
Weight57 lb/ft84.8 kg/m

What does W16X57 weigh and cost?

W16X57 weighs 57 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $52.44 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
1,140 lbs
Material cost
$1,048.80

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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