MC6X15.1 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2.94 | 7.47 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.475 | 12.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.316 | 8.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 4.44 in² | 28.6 cm² |
| Weight | 15.1 lb/ft | 22.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 24.9 | 3.46 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 8.3 | 1.73 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 9.83 | 3.3 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.37 | 0.883 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.285 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 20.5 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.53 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.01 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC6X15.1 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 MC6X15.1 channel? 15.1 lb/ft (22.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC6X15.1? Sx = 8.3 in³, Zx = 9.83 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.73 in³, Zy = 3.3 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC6X15.1? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC6X15.1? Ix = 24.9 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 3.46 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.37 in and ry = 0.883 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.