MC8x20 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 20 lb/ft
- A
- = 5.87 in²
- d
- = 8 in
- bf
- = 3.03 in
- Ix
- = 54.4 in⁴
- Sx
- = 13.6 in³
- Zx
- = 16.4 in³
- rx
- = 3.04 in
- ry
- = 0.867 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20 | lb/ft |
| A | 5.87 | in² |
| d | 8 | in |
| bf | 3.03 | in |
| tf | 0.5 | in |
| tw | 0.4 | in |
| Ix | 54.4 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 13.6 | in³ |
| Zx | 16.4 | in³ |
| rx | 3.04 | in |
| Iy | 4.42 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 2.02 | in³ |
| Zy | 3.86 | in³ |
| ry | 0.867 | in |
Other sizes in the MC8 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare MC8x20 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
