W18X234 Dimensions & Weight

W18X234 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 21.06 in and a 11.65 in wide flange, weighing 234 lb per foot — a size you will see on longer floor spans and transfer framing.

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W18X234 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)21.06 in534.9 mm
Flange width (bf)11.65 in295.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)68.8 in²443.9 cm²
Weight234 lb/ft348.2 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does W18X234 weigh and cost?

W18X234 weighs 234 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $215.28 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
4,680 lbs(2.34 tons)
Material cost
$4,305.60

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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