WT9×20 tee (cut from a wide-flange)

Detailing dimensions and section properties from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

WT9×20 measures 8 7/8 in. deep with a 6 in. flange, on a 5/16 in. web and 1/2 in. flanges.

At 20 lb per foot it is one of the 23 WT9 sizes, which run from 17.5 to 155.5 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 6.73 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 44.8 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 12 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)8 7/8"
Flange width (bf)6"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1/2"
k (detailing)1 3/16"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight20 lb/ft
Area (A)5.88 in²
Ix44.8 in⁴
Sx6.73 in³
Zx12 in³
rx2.76 in
Iy9.55 in⁴
Sy3.17 in³
Zy4.97 in³
ry1.27 in
J0.404 in⁴

Other WT9 sizes

Same nominal size, different weight — useful when you are checking a substitution or a lighter section.

WT9×17.5WT9×23WT9×25WT9×27.5WT9×30WT9×32.5WT9×35.5WT9×38WT9×43WT9×48.5WT9×53WT9×59.5WT9×65WT9×71.5WT9×79WT9×87.5WT9×96WT9×105.5WT9×117WT9×129WT9×141.5WT9×155.5

All WT9 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight structural tees

Comparable 20 lb/ft sections in other tee sizes.

WT8×2020 lb/ft · Sx 5.35 in³WT6×2020 lb/ft · Sx 2.95 in³WT4×2020 lb/ft · Sx 1.69 in³ST6×20.420.4 lb/ft · Sx 4.27 in³WT5×19.519.5 lb/ft · Sx 2.16 in³WT7×1919 lb/ft · Sx 4.22 in³ST7.5×21.4521.45 lb/ft · Sx 5.99 in³WT7×21.521.5 lb/ft · Sx 3.98 in³

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need WT9×20 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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