WT5X6 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 4.94 | 125.5 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.96 | 10.06 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.21 | 5.3 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.19 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.77 in² | 11.4 cm² |
| Weight | 6 lb/ft | 8.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 4.35 | 1.09 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.22 | 0.551 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2.2 | 0.869 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.57 | 0.785 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.027 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.025 | 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 WT5X6 tee? 6 lb/ft (8.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT5X6? Sx = 1.22 in³, Zx = 2.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.551 in³, Zy = 0.869 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT5X6? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT5X6? Ix = 4.35 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.09 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.57 in and ry = 0.785 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.