C6X13 Steel C-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2.16 | 5.49 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.343 | 8.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.437 | 11.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.82 in² | 24.6 cm² |
| Weight | 13 lb/ft | 19.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 17.3 | 1.05 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 5.78 | 0.638 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 7.29 | 1.35 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.13 | 0.524 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.237 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 7.19 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.66 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.689 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check C6X13 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 C6X13 channel? 13 lb/ft (19.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of C6X13? Sx = 5.78 in³, Zx = 7.29 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.638 in³, Zy = 1.35 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for C6X13? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for channels. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of C6X13? Ix = 17.3 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.05 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.13 in and ry = 0.524 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.