WT20X327.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 21.8 | 553.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.9 | 42.93 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 3.54 | 89.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.97 | 50.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 96.4 in² | 621.9 cm² |
| Weight | 327.5 lb/ft | 487.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 3730 | 1440 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 234 | 170 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 426 | 271 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.22 | 3.86 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 293 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 3190 | 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 WT20X327.5 tee? 327.5 lb/ft (487.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT20X327.5? Sx = 234 in³, Zx = 426 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 170 in³, Zy = 271 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT20X327.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT20X327.5? Ix = 3730 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1440 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.22 in and ry = 3.86 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.