MC6X12 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2.5 | 6.35 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.31 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.53 in² | 22.8 cm² |
| Weight | 12 lb/ft | 17.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 18.7 | 1.85 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.24 | 1.03 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 7.47 | 1.97 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.3 | 0.724 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.155 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 11.3 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.63 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.856 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC6X12 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 MC6X12 channel? 12 lb/ft (17.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC6X12? Sx = 6.24 in³, Zx = 7.47 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.03 in³, Zy = 1.97 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC6X12? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC6X12? Ix = 18.7 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.85 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.3 in and ry = 0.724 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.