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WT6x36 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Structural tees · v16.0
WT6x36: 6.13 in depth, 12 in flange width, 36 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
WT6x36 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 36.00 lb/ft | 53.50 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 6.13 in | 156.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 12.00 in | 305.00 mm |
| tw | 0.430 in | 10.900 mm |
| tf | 0.670 in | 17.000 mm |
| Area | 10.60 in² | 6,840.00 mm² |
| Ix | 23.20 in⁴ | 9,660,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 97.50 in⁴ | 40,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.54 in³ | 74,400.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 16.20 in³ | 265,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 8.48 in³ | 139,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 24.60 in³ | 403,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.48 in | 37.60 mm |
| ry | 3.04 in | 77.20 mm |
| J | 1.46 in⁴ | 608,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 4.07 in⁶ | 1,090,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus WT6x36.
Lighter in WT6
WT6x32.5
- Weight
- 32.5 lb/ft (-9.7%)
- Depth
- 6.06 in (-1.1%)
- Ix
- 20.6 in⁴ (-11%)
Heavier in WT6
WT6x39.5
- Weight
- 39.5 lb/ft (+9.7%)
- Depth
- 6.19 in (+1.0%)
- Ix
- 25.8 in⁴ (+11%)
Another Iₓ option in WT6
WT6x29
- Weight
- 29.0 lb/ft (-19%)
- Depth
- 6.10 in (-0.5%)
- Ix
- 19.1 in⁴ (-18%)
Similar weight in WT7
WT7x37
- Weight
- 37.0 lb/ft (+2.8%)
- Depth
- 7.09 in (+16%)
- Ix
- 36.0 in⁴ (+55%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology