WT4X6.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 4 | 101.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4 | 10.16 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.255 | 6.5 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.23 | 5.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.92 in² | 12.4 cm² |
| Weight | 6.5 lb/ft | 9.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2.89 | 1.36 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 0.974 | 0.682 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1.74 | 1.07 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.23 | 0.843 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.043 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.027 | 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 WT4X6.5 tee? 6.5 lb/ft (9.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT4X6.5? Sx = 0.974 in³, Zx = 1.74 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.682 in³, Zy = 1.07 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT4X6.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT4X6.5? Ix = 2.89 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.36 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.23 in and ry = 0.843 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.