WT6X48 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.36 | 161.5 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.2 | 30.99 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.9 | 22.9 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.55 | 14.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 14.1 in² | 91.0 cm² |
| Weight | 48 lb/ft | 71.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 32 | 135 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.12 | 22.2 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 11.9 | 33.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.51 | 3.09 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.42 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 10.1 | 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 WT6X48 tee? 48 lb/ft (71.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X48? Sx = 6.12 in³, Zx = 11.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 22.2 in³, Zy = 33.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X48? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X48? Ix = 32 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 135 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.51 in and ry = 3.09 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.