MC10X25 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.41 | 8.66 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.575 | 14.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.38 | 9.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.34 in² | 47.4 cm² |
| Weight | 25 lb/ft | 37.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 110 | 7.25 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 22 | 2.96 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 26.2 | 5.65 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.87 | 0.993 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.638 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 124 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.43 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.17 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC10X25 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 MC10X25 channel? 25 lb/ft (37.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC10X25? Sx = 22 in³, Zx = 26.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.96 in³, Zy = 5.65 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC10X25? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC10X25? Ix = 110 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 7.25 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.87 in and ry = 0.993 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.