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WT3x6 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Structural tees · v16.0
WT3x6: 3.02 in depth, 4 in flange width, 6 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
WT3x6 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.00 lb/ft | 9.00 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 3.02 in | 76.70 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 4.00 in | 102.00 mm |
| tw | 0.230 in | 5.840 mm |
| tf | 0.280 in | 7.110 mm |
| Area | 1.78 in² | 1,150.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.32 in⁴ | 549,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.50 in⁴ | 624,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.56 in³ | 9,240.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.75 in³ | 12,300.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.01 in³ | 16,600.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.16 in³ | 19,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.86 in | 21.90 mm |
| ry | 0.92 in | 23.30 mm |
| J | 0.04 in⁴ | 18,700.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.02 in⁶ | 4,780,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus WT3x6.
Lighter in WT3
WT3x4.5
- Weight
- 4.5 lb/ft (-25%)
- Depth
- 2.95 in (-2.3%)
- Ix
- 1.0 in⁴ (-28%)
Heavier in WT3
WT3x7.5
- Weight
- 7.5 lb/ft (+25%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (-0.7%)
- Ix
- 1.4 in⁴ (+6.8%)
Another Iₓ option in WT3
WT3x8
- Weight
- 8.0 lb/ft (+33%)
- Depth
- 3.14 in (+4.0%)
- Ix
- 1.7 in⁴ (+28%)
Similar weight in WT4
WT4x6.5
- Weight
- 6.5 lb/ft (+8.3%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (+32%)
- Ix
- 2.9 in⁴ (+119%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology