WT6X32.5 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.06 | 153.9 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12 | 30.48 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.605 | 15.4 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.39 | 9.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 9.54 in² | 61.5 cm² |
| Weight | 32.5 lb/ft | 48.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 20.6 | 87.2 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.06 | 14.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 7.5 | 22 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.47 | 3.02 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.09 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 2.97 | 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 WT6X32.5 tee? 32.5 lb/ft (48.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X32.5? Sx = 4.06 in³, Zx = 7.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 14.5 in³, Zy = 22 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X32.5? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X32.5? Ix = 20.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 87.2 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.47 in and ry = 3.02 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.