MC12X50 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4.14 | 10.52 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.7 | 17.8 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.835 | 21.2 mm |
| Area (A) | 14.7 in² | 94.8 cm² |
| Weight | 50 lb/ft | 74.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 269 | 17.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 44.9 | 5.64 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 56.5 | 10.9 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.28 | 1.09 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.23 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 411 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 11.3 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.37 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC12X50 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 MC12X50 channel? 50 lb/ft (74.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC12X50? Sx = 44.9 in³, Zx = 56.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 5.64 in³, Zy = 10.9 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC12X50? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC12X50? Ix = 269 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 17.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.28 in and ry = 1.09 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.