W36X853 Dimensions & Weight

W36X853 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with a cross-section area of 250.68 in², weighing 853 lb per foot — a heavy section you will mostly see in columns and transfer girders on larger structures.

W36X853 Dimensions

Property	Imperial	Metric
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density	250.68 in²	1,617.3 cm²
Weight	853 lb/ft	1,269.4 kg/m

What does W36X853 cost?

At an example material price of $0.92/lb, W36X853 runs about $785 per foot, or roughly $15,695 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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W36X210210 lb/ft
W36X231231 lb/ft

Deeper reading: Wide-Flange Beam Sizes: The Complete Guide · How to calculate steel weight