MC12X10.6 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 1.5 | 3.81 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.309 | 7.8 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.19 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.1 in² | 20.0 cm² |
| Weight | 10.6 lb/ft | 15.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 55.3 | 0.378 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 9.22 | 0.307 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 11.6 | 0.635 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.22 | 0.349 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.06 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 11.7 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 11.7 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.478 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC12X10.6 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 MC12X10.6 channel? 10.6 lb/ft (15.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC12X10.6? Sx = 9.22 in³, Zx = 11.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.307 in³, Zy = 0.635 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC12X10.6? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC12X10.6? Ix = 55.3 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.378 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.22 in and ry = 0.349 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.