W27X539 Dimensions & Weight
W27X539 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 32.5 in and a 15.3 in wide flange, weighing 539 lb per foot — a deep section used for girders, transfer beams, and long-span roof framing. It is the heaviest of the 18 W27 sizes listed here.
W27X539 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 32.5 in | 825.5 mm |
| Flange width (bf) | 15.3 in | 388.6 mm |
| Cross-section area (A) | 159 in² | 1,025.8 cm² |
| Weight | 539 lb/ft | 802.1 kg/m |
What does W27X539 cost?
At an example material price of $0.92/lb, W27X539 runs about $496 per foot, or roughly $9,918 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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