C6X8.2 Steel C-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 1.92 | 4.88 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.343 | 8.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.2 | 5.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.39 in² | 15.4 cm² |
| Weight | 8.2 lb/ft | 12.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 13.1 | 0.687 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.35 | 0.488 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.16 | 0.987 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.34 | 0.536 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.074 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 4.7 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.66 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.643 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check C6X8.2 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 C6X8.2 channel? 8.2 lb/ft (12.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of C6X8.2? Sx = 4.35 in³, Zx = 5.16 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.488 in³, Zy = 0.987 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for C6X8.2? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for channels. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of C6X8.2? Ix = 13.1 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.687 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.34 in and ry = 0.536 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.