MC10X6.5 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 1.17 | 2.97 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.202 | 5.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.152 | 3.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.95 in² | 12.6 cm² |
| Weight | 6.5 lb/ft | 9.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 22.9 | 0.133 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.59 | 0.137 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.9 | 0.284 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.43 | 0.262 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.019 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 2.76 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.8 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.363 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC10X6.5 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 MC10X6.5 channel? 6.5 lb/ft (9.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC10X6.5? Sx = 4.59 in³, Zx = 5.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.137 in³, Zy = 0.284 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC10X6.5? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC10X6.5? Ix = 22.9 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.133 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.43 in and ry = 0.262 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.