W18X258 Dimensions & Weight

W18X258 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 21.46 in and a 11.77 in wide flange, weighing 258 lb per foot — a size you will see on longer floor spans and transfer framing.

W18X258 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)21.46 in545.1 mm
Flange width (bf)11.77 in299 mm
Cross-section area (A)75.9 in²489.7 cm²
Weight258 lb/ft383.9 kg/m

What does W18X258 weigh and cost?

W18X258 weighs 258 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $237.36 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
5,160 lbs(2.58 tons)
Material cost
$4,747.20

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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