WT2.5X9.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 2.58 | 65.5 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 5.03 | 12.78 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.43 | 10.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.27 | 6.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.78 in² | 17.9 cm² |
| Weight | 9.5 lb/ft | 14.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1.01 | 4.56 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 0.485 | 1.81 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 0.97 | 2.76 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 0.604 | 1.28 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.157 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.077 | 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 WT2.5X9.5 tee? 9.5 lb/ft (14.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT2.5X9.5? Sx = 0.485 in³, Zx = 0.97 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.81 in³, Zy = 2.76 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT2.5X9.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT2.5X9.5? Ix = 1.01 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4.56 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 0.604 in and ry = 1.28 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.