WT6X53 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.45 | 163.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.2 | 30.99 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.99 | 25.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.61 | 15.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 15.6 in² | 100.6 cm² |
| Weight | 53 lb/ft | 78.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 36.3 | 151 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.92 | 24.7 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 13.6 | 37.5 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.53 | 3.11 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 4.55 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 13.6 | 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 WT6X53 tee? 53 lb/ft (78.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X53? Sx = 6.92 in³, Zx = 13.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 24.7 in³, Zy = 37.5 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X53? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X53? Ix = 36.3 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 151 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.53 in and ry = 3.11 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.