M6X3.7 Steel Miscellaneous beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 5.92 | 150.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2 | 5.08 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.129 | 3.3 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.098 | 2.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.09 in² | 7.0 cm² |
| Weight | 3.7 lb/ft | 5.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 5.96 | 0.173 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.01 | 0.173 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2.33 | 0.273 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.34 | 0.398 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.005 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1.45 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.79 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.499 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check M6X3.7 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check M6X3.7 as a column
- 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 M6X3.7 beam? 3.7 lb/ft (5.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of M6X3.7? Sx = 2.01 in³, Zx = 2.33 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.173 in³, Zy = 0.273 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for M6X3.7? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for M-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of M6X3.7? Ix = 5.96 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.173 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.34 in and ry = 0.398 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.