WT16.5X59 Dimensions & Weight

WT16.5X59 is an AISC structural tee with a nominal depth of 16.5 in, weighing 59 lb per foot — commonly used for truss chords, hangers, and lintels. It is the lightest of the 13 WT16.5 sizes listed here.

WT16.5X59 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Nominal depthfrom the designation16.5 in419.1 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density17.34 in²111.9 cm²
Weight59 lb/ft87.8 kg/m

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

What does WT16.5X59 weigh and cost?

WT16.5X59 weighs 59 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $54.28 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
1,180 lbs
Material cost
$1,085.60

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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