C5X6.7 Steel C-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5 | 127.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 1.75 | 4.45 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.32 | 8.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.19 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.97 in² | 12.7 cm² |
| Weight | 6.7 lb/ft | 10.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7.48 | 0.47 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.99 | 0.372 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3.55 | 0.757 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.95 | 0.489 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.055 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 2.22 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 4.68 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.584 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check C5X6.7 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 C5X6.7 channel? 6.7 lb/ft (10.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of C5X6.7? Sx = 2.99 in³, Zx = 3.55 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.372 in³, Zy = 0.757 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for C5X6.7? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for channels. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of C5X6.7? Ix = 7.48 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.47 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.95 in and ry = 0.489 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.