C10X15.3 Steel C-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2.6 | 6.60 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.436 | 11.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.24 | 6.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 4.48 in² | 28.9 cm² |
| Weight | 15.3 lb/ft | 22.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 67.3 | 2.27 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 13.5 | 1.15 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 15.9 | 2.34 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.88 | 0.711 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.209 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 45.5 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.56 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.868 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check C10X15.3 for your span and loads
- 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 C10X15.3 channel? 15.3 lb/ft (22.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of C10X15.3? Sx = 13.5 in³, Zx = 15.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.15 in³, Zy = 2.34 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for C10X15.3? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for channels. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of C10X15.3? Ix = 67.3 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2.27 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.88 in and ry = 0.711 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.