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WT6x48 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Structural tees · v16.0
WT6x48: 6.36 in depth, 12.2 in flange width, 48 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
WT6x48 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 48.00 lb/ft | 71.50 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 6.36 in | 162.00 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 12.20 in | 310.00 mm |
| tw | 0.550 in | 14.000 mm |
| tf | 0.900 in | 22.900 mm |
| Area | 14.10 in² | 9,100.00 mm² |
| Ix | 32.00 in⁴ | 13,300,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 135.00 in⁴ | 56,200,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 6.12 in³ | 100,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 22.20 in³ | 364,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 11.90 in³ | 195,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 33.70 in³ | 552,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.51 in | 38.40 mm |
| ry | 3.09 in | 78.50 mm |
| J | 3.42 in⁴ | 1,420,000 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 10.10 in⁶ | 2,710,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus WT6x48.
Lighter in WT6
WT6x43.5
- Weight
- 43.5 lb/ft (-9.4%)
- Depth
- 6.27 in (-1.4%)
- Ix
- 28.9 in⁴ (-9.7%)
Heavier in WT6
WT6x53
- Weight
- 53.0 lb/ft (+10%)
- Depth
- 6.45 in (+1.4%)
- Ix
- 36.3 in⁴ (+13%)
Another Iₓ option in WT6
WT6x39.5
- Weight
- 39.5 lb/ft (-18%)
- Depth
- 6.19 in (-2.7%)
- Ix
- 25.8 in⁴ (-19%)
Similar weight in WT7
WT7x49.5
- Weight
- 49.5 lb/ft (+3.1%)
- Depth
- 7.08 in (+11%)
- Ix
- 40.9 in⁴ (+28%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology