C3x6 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 6 lb/ft
- A
- = 1.76 in²
- d
- = 3 in
- bf
- = 1.6 in
- Ix
- = 2.07 in⁴
- Sx
- = 1.38 in³
- Zx
- = 1.74 in³
- rx
- = 1.09 in
- ry
- = 0.413 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6 | lb/ft |
| A | 1.76 | in² |
| d | 3 | in |
| bf | 1.6 | in |
| tf | 0.273 | in |
| tw | 0.356 | in |
| Ix | 2.07 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 1.38 | in³ |
| Zx | 1.74 | in³ |
| rx | 1.09 | in |
| Iy | 0.3 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 0.263 | in³ |
| Zy | 0.543 | in³ |
| ry | 0.413 | in |
Other sizes in the C3 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare C3x6 against other sections
- Beam Shear, Moment and Deflection Diagram Calculator
find the moment this section has to carry, and how far it deflects under load
- ASTM A36
the preferred grade for channels
