MC6x18 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 18 lb/ft
- A
- = 5.29 in²
- d
- = 6 in
- bf
- = 3.5 in
- Ix
- = 29.7 in⁴
- Sx
- = 9.89 in³
- Zx
- = 11.7 in³
- rx
- = 2.37 in
- ry
- = 1.05 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 18 | lb/ft |
| A | 5.29 | in² |
| d | 6 | in |
| bf | 3.5 | in |
| tf | 0.475 | in |
| tw | 0.379 | in |
| Ix | 29.7 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 9.89 | in³ |
| Zx | 11.7 | in³ |
| rx | 2.37 | in |
| Iy | 5.88 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 2.47 | in³ |
| Zy | 4.68 | in³ |
| ry | 1.05 | in |
Other sizes in the MC6 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare MC6x18 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
