M6X4.4 Steel Miscellaneous beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 1.84 | 4.67 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.171 | 4.3 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.114 | 2.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.29 in² | 8.3 cm² |
| Weight | 4.4 lb/ft | 6.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7.23 | 0.18 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.41 | 0.195 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2.8 | 0.311 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.36 | 0.372 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.01 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1.53 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.83 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.467 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check M6X4.4 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check M6X4.4 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 M6X4.4 beam? 4.4 lb/ft (6.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of M6X4.4? Sx = 2.41 in³, Zx = 2.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.195 in³, Zy = 0.311 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for M6X4.4? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for M-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of M6X4.4? Ix = 7.23 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.18 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.36 in and ry = 0.372 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.