W18X35 Dimensions & Weight

W18X35 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 17.7 in and a 6 in wide flange, weighing 35 lb per foot — a workhorse size for floor beams and roof framing on commercial jobs. It is the lightest of the 23 W18 sizes listed here.

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W18X35 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)17.7 in449.6 mm
Flange width (bf)6 in152.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)10.3 in²66.5 cm²
Weight35 lb/ft52.1 kg/m

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

What does W18X35 weigh and cost?

W18X35 weighs 35 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $32.20 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
700 lbs
Material cost
$644.00

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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