WT6X22.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.03 | 153.2 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8.05 | 20.45 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.575 | 14.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.335 | 8.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 6.56 in² | 42.3 cm² |
| Weight | 22.5 lb/ft | 33.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 16.6 | 25 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 3.39 | 6.21 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 6.1 | 9.47 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.59 | 1.95 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.627 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.885 | 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 WT6X22.5 tee? 22.5 lb/ft (33.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X22.5? Sx = 3.39 in³, Zx = 6.1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 6.21 in³, Zy = 9.47 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X22.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X22.5? Ix = 16.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 25 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.59 in and ry = 1.95 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.