W24X279 Dimensions & Weight

W24X279 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 26.7 in and a 13.31 in wide flange, weighing 279 lb per foot — a size you will see on longer floor spans and transfer framing.

W24X279 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)26.7 in678.2 mm
Flange width (bf)13.31 in338.1 mm
Cross-section area (A)82 in²529 cm²
Weight279 lb/ft415.2 kg/m

What does W24X279 weigh and cost?

W24X279 weighs 279 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $256.68 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
5,580 lbs(2.79 tons)
Material cost
$5,133.60

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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