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WT6x20 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Structural tees · v16.0
WT6x20: 5.97 in depth, 8.01 in flange width, 20 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
WT6x20 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20.00 lb/ft | 30.00 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 5.97 in | 152.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 8.01 in | 203.00 mm |
| tw | 0.295 in | 7.490 mm |
| tf | 0.515 in | 13.100 mm |
| Area | 5.84 in² | 3,770.00 mm² |
| Ix | 14.40 in⁴ | 5,990,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 22.00 in⁴ | 9,160,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.95 in³ | 48,300.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 5.50 in³ | 90,100.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 5.28 in³ | 86,500.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 8.38 in³ | 137,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.57 in | 39.90 mm |
| ry | 1.94 in | 49.30 mm |
| J | 0.45 in⁴ | 188,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.62 in⁶ | 166,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus WT6x20.
Lighter in WT6
WT6x17.5
- Weight
- 17.5 lb/ft (-13%)
- Depth
- 6.25 in (+4.7%)
- Ix
- 16.0 in⁴ (+11%)
Heavier in WT6
WT6x22.5
- Weight
- 22.5 lb/ft (+13%)
- Depth
- 6.03 in (+1.0%)
- Ix
- 16.6 in⁴ (+15%)
Another Iₓ option in WT6
WT6x15
- Weight
- 15.0 lb/ft (-25%)
- Depth
- 6.17 in (+3.4%)
- Ix
- 13.5 in⁴ (-6.3%)
Similar weight in WT5
WT5x19.5
- Weight
- 19.5 lb/ft (-2.5%)
- Depth
- 4.96 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 8.8 in⁴ (-39%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology