WT6X7 Steel WT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.96 | 151.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.97 | 10.08 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.225 | 5.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.2 | 5.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.08 in² | 13.4 cm² |
| Weight | 7 lb/ft | 10.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7.67 | 1.18 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.83 | 0.593 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3.32 | 0.947 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.92 | 0.753 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.035 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.049 | 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 WT6X7 tee? 7 lb/ft (10.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of WT6X7? Sx = 1.83 in³, Zx = 3.32 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.593 in³, Zy = 0.947 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for WT6X7? ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for WT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of WT6X7? Ix = 7.67 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.18 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.92 in and ry = 0.753 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.