W18X158 Dimensions & Weight

W18X158 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 19.72 in and a 11.28 in wide flange, weighing 158 lb per foot — a size you will see on longer floor spans and transfer framing.

W18X158 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)19.72 in500.9 mm
Flange width (bf)11.28 in286.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)46.3 in²298.7 cm²
Weight158 lb/ft235.1 kg/m

What does W18X158 weigh and cost?

W18X158 weighs 158 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $145.36 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
3,160 lbs(1.58 tons)
Material cost
$2,907.20

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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