W21X223 Dimensions & Weight

W21X223 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with a cross-section area of 65.53 in², weighing 223 lb per foot — a heavy section you will mostly see in columns and transfer girders on larger structures.

W21X223 Dimensions

Property	Imperial	Metric
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density	65.53 in²	422.8 cm²
Weight	223 lb/ft	331.9 kg/m

What does W21X223 cost?

At an example material price of $0.92/lb, W21X223 runs about $205 per foot, or roughly $4,103 for a 20-ft length.

Example pricing only. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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