WT20X186 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 20.3 | 515.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.1 | 40.89 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.05 | 52.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.16 | 29.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 54.7 in² | 352.9 cm² |
| Weight | 186 lb/ft | 276.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1930 | 709 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 126 | 88.3 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 225 | 138 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.95 | 3.6 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 57.7 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 558 | 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 WT20X186 tee? 186 lb/ft (276.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT20X186? Sx = 126 in³, Zx = 225 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 88.3 in³, Zy = 138 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT20X186? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT20X186? Ix = 1930 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 709 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.95 in and ry = 3.6 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.