MC6X15.3 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.5 | 8.89 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.385 | 9.8 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.34 | 8.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 4.49 in² | 29.0 cm² |
| Weight | 15.3 lb/ft | 22.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 25.3 | 4.91 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 8.44 | 2.01 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 9.91 | 3.85 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.38 | 1.05 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.223 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 30 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.62 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.2 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC6X15.3 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 MC6X15.3 channel? 15.3 lb/ft (22.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC6X15.3? Sx = 8.44 in³, Zx = 9.91 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.01 in³, Zy = 3.85 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC6X15.3? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC6X15.3? Ix = 25.3 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4.91 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.38 in and ry = 1.05 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.