W30X173 Dimensions & Weight

W30X173 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 30.4 in and a 14.99 in wide flange, weighing 173 lb per foot — a deep section used for girders, transfer beams, and long-span roof framing.

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W30X173 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)30.4 in772.2 mm
Flange width (bf)14.99 in380.6 mm
Cross-section area (A)50.8 in²327.7 cm²
Weight173 lb/ft257.5 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does W30X173 weigh and cost?

W30X173 weighs 173 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $159.16 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
3,460 lbs(1.73 tons)
Material cost
$3,183.20

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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