W36X160 Dimensions & Weight

W36X160 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 35.31 in and a 12 in wide flange, weighing 160 lb per foot — a deep section used for girders, transfer beams, and long-span roof framing.

W36X160 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)35.31 in896.9 mm
Flange width (bf)12 in304.8 mm
Cross-section area (A)47 in²303.2 cm²
Weight160 lb/ft238.1 kg/m

What does W36X160 weigh and cost?

W36X160 weighs 160 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $147.20 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
3,200 lbs(1.6 tons)
Material cost
$2,944.00

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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