W21X147 Dimensions & Weight

W21X147 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 22.06 in and a 12.51 in wide flange, weighing 147 lb per foot — a size you will see on longer floor spans and transfer framing.

W21X147 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)22.06 in560.3 mm
Flange width (bf)12.51 in317.8 mm
Cross-section area (A)43.2 in²278.7 cm²
Weight147 lb/ft218.8 kg/m

What does W21X147 weigh and cost?

W21X147 weighs 147 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $135.24 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
2,940 lbs(1.47 tons)
Material cost
$2,704.80

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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