W40X149 Dimensions & Weight

W40X149 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 38.2 in and a 11.81 in wide flange, weighing 149 lb per foot — a deep section used for girders, transfer beams, and long-span roof framing. It is the lightest of the 24 W40 sizes listed here.

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W40X149 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)38.2 in970.3 mm
Flange width (bf)11.81 in300 mm
Cross-section area (A)43.8 in²282.6 cm²
Weight149 lb/ft221.7 kg/m

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

What does W40X149 weigh and cost?

W40X149 weighs 149 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $137.08 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
2,980 lbs(1.49 tons)
Material cost
$2,741.60

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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