WT6X20 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.97 | 151.6 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8.01 | 20.35 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.515 | 13.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.295 | 7.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 5.84 in² | 37.7 cm² |
| Weight | 20 lb/ft | 29.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 14.4 | 22 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.95 | 5.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.28 | 8.38 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.57 | 1.94 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.452 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.62 | 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 WT6X20 tee? 20 lb/ft (29.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X20? Sx = 2.95 in³, Zx = 5.28 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 5.5 in³, Zy = 8.38 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X20? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X20? Ix = 14.4 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 22 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.57 in and ry = 1.94 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.