W8X24 Dimensions & Weight

W8X24 is an AISC wide-flange (W) shape with an actual depth of 7.93 in and a 6.5 in wide flange, weighing 24 lb per foot — a shallow section typical for lintels, stub columns, and light residential framing.

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W8X24 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)7.93 in201.4 mm
Flange width (bf)6.5 in165 mm
Cross-section area (A)7.08 in²45.7 cm²
Weight24 lb/ft35.7 kg/m

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

What does W8X24 weigh and cost?

W8X24 weighs 24 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $22.08 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
480 lbs
Material cost
$441.60

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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