WT20X162 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 20.1 | 510.5 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 15.9 | 40.39 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.81 | 46.0 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1 | 25.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 47.7 in² | 307.7 cm² |
| Weight | 162 lb/ft | 241.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1650 | 609 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 108 | 76.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 192 | 119 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.88 | 3.57 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 39.6 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 362 | in⁶ |
Design Resources
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a WT20X162 tee? 162 lb/ft (241.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT20X162? Sx = 108 in³, Zx = 192 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 76.6 in³, Zy = 119 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT20X162? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT20X162? Ix = 1650 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 609 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.88 in and ry = 3.57 in.
Related Pages
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.