W18X283 Dimensions & Weight

W18X283 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 21.86 in and a 11.89 in wide flange, weighing 283 lb per foot — a size you will see on longer floor spans and transfer framing.

W18X283 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)21.86 in555.2 mm
Flange width (bf)11.89 in302 mm
Cross-section area (A)83.3 in²537.4 cm²
Weight283 lb/ft421.1 kg/m

What does W18X283 weigh and cost?

W18X283 weighs 283 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $260.36 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
5,660 lbs(2.83 tons)
Material cost
$5,207.20

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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