MC7X22.7 Steel MC-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 7 | 177.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.6 | 9.14 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.503 | 12.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 6.67 in² | 43.0 cm² |
| Weight | 22.7 lb/ft | 33.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 47.4 | 7.24 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 13.5 | 2.83 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 16.4 | 5.38 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.67 | 1.04 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.625 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 58.3 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 6.5 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.23 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check MC7X22.7 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 MC7X22.7 channel? 22.7 lb/ft (33.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MC7X22.7? Sx = 13.5 in³, Zx = 16.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.83 in³, Zy = 5.38 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MC7X22.7? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MC-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MC7X22.7? Ix = 47.4 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 7.24 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.67 in and ry = 1.04 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.