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WT5x11 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Structural tees · v16.0
WT5x11: 5.09 in depth, 5.75 in flange width, 11 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
WT5x11 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11.00 lb/ft | 16.40 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 5.09 in | 129.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 5.75 in | 146.00 mm |
| tw | 0.240 in | 6.100 mm |
| tf | 0.360 in | 9.140 mm |
| Area | 3.24 in² | 2,090.00 mm² |
| Ix | 6.88 in⁴ | 2,860,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 5.71 in⁴ | 2,380,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.72 in³ | 28,200.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.99 in³ | 32,600.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 3.02 in³ | 49,500.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 3.05 in³ | 50,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.46 in | 37.10 mm |
| ry | 1.33 in | 33.80 mm |
| J | 0.12 in⁴ | 49,500.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.11 in⁶ | 28,700,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus WT5x11.
Lighter in WT5
WT5x9.5
- Weight
- 9.5 lb/ft (-14%)
- Depth
- 5.12 in (+0.6%)
- Ix
- 6.7 in⁴ (-2.9%)
Heavier in WT5
WT5x13
- Weight
- 13.0 lb/ft (+18%)
- Depth
- 5.17 in (+1.6%)
- Ix
- 7.9 in⁴ (+14%)
Another Iₓ option in WT5
WT5x8.5
- Weight
- 8.5 lb/ft (-23%)
- Depth
- 5.06 in (-0.6%)
- Ix
- 6.1 in⁴ (-12%)
Similar weight in WT6
WT6x11
- Weight
- 11.0 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 6.16 in (+21%)
- Ix
- 11.7 in⁴ (+70%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology