WT5X6 Dimensions & Weight
WT5X6 is an AISC structural tee with a nominal depth of 5 in, weighing 6 lb per foot — commonly used for truss chords, hangers, and lintels. It is the lightest of the 18 WT5 sizes listed here.
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WT5X6 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal depthfrom the designation | 5 in | 127 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 1.76 in² | 11.4 cm² |
| Weight | 6 lb/ft | 8.9 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does WT5X6 weigh and cost?
WT5X6 weighs 6 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $5.52 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- WT5X7.57.5 lb/ft
- WT5X8.58.5 lb/ft
- WT5X9.59.5 lb/ft
- WT5X1111 lb/ft
- WT5X1313 lb/ft
- WT5X1515 lb/ft
- WT5X16.516.5 lb/ft
- WT5X19.519.5 lb/ft
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Deeper reading: WT Structural Tee Sizes · How to calculate steel weight