W21X44 Dimensions & Weight

W21X44 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 20.66 in and a 6.5 in wide flange, weighing 44 lb per foot — a size you will see on longer floor spans and transfer framing. It is the lightest of the 21 W21 sizes listed here.

W21X44 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)20.66 in524.8 mm
Flange width (bf)6.5 in165.1 mm
Cross-section area (A)13 in²83.9 cm²
Weight44 lb/ft65.5 kg/m

What does W21X44 weigh and cost?

W21X44 weighs 44 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $40.48 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
880 lbs
Material cost
$809.60

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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