WT6X13 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.11 | 155.2 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 6.49 | 16.48 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.38 | 9.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.23 | 5.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.82 in² | 24.6 cm² |
| Weight | 13 lb/ft | 19.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 11.7 | 8.66 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.4 | 2.67 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 4.2 | 4.08 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.75 | 1.51 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.15 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.174 | 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 WT6X13 tee? 13 lb/ft (19.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X13? Sx = 2.4 in³, Zx = 4.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.67 in³, Zy = 4.08 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X13? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X13? Ix = 11.7 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 8.66 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.75 in and ry = 1.51 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.