C6X10.5 Steel C-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2.03 | 5.16 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.343 | 8.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.314 | 8.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.07 in² | 19.8 cm² |
| Weight | 10.5 lb/ft | 15.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 15.1 | 0.86 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 5.04 | 0.561 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 6.18 | 1.14 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.22 | 0.529 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.128 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 5.91 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.66 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.669 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check C6X10.5 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 C6X10.5 channel? 10.5 lb/ft (15.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of C6X10.5? Sx = 5.04 in³, Zx = 6.18 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.561 in³, Zy = 1.14 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for C6X10.5? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for channels. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of C6X10.5? Ix = 15.1 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.86 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.22 in and ry = 0.529 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.