WT2.5X8 Dimensions & Weight

WT2.5X8 is an AISC structural tee with a nominal depth of 2.5 in, weighing 8 lb per foot — commonly used for truss chords, hangers, and lintels. It is the lightest of the 2 WT2.5 sizes listed here.

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WT2.5X8 Dimensions

Property	Imperial	Metric
Nominal depthfrom the designation	2.5 in	63.5 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density	2.35 in²	15.2 cm²
Weight	8 lb/ft	11.9 kg/m

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

What does WT2.5X8 weigh and cost?

WT2.5X8 weighs 8 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $7.36 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight

160 lbs

Material cost

$147.20

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