WT6X168 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 8.41 | 213.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 13.4 | 34.04 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.96 | 75.2 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.78 | 45.2 mm |
| Area (A) | 49.5 in² | 319.4 cm² |
| Weight | 168 lb/ft | 250.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 190 | 593 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 31.2 | 88.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 68.4 | 137 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.96 | 3.47 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 120 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 481 | 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 WT6X168 tee? 168 lb/ft (250.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X168? Sx = 31.2 in³, Zx = 68.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 88.6 in³, Zy = 137 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X168? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X168? Ix = 190 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 593 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.96 in and ry = 3.47 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.