MC8x8.5 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 8.5 lb/ft
- A
- = 2.5 in²
- d
- = 8 in
- bf
- = 1.87 in
- Ix
- = 23.3 in⁴
- Sx
- = 5.82 in³
- Zx
- = 6.95 in³
- rx
- = 3.05 in
- ry
- = 0.5 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.5 | lb/ft |
| A | 2.5 | in² |
| d | 8 | in |
| bf | 1.87 | in |
| tf | 0.311 | in |
| tw | 0.179 | in |
| Ix | 23.3 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 5.82 | in³ |
| Zx | 6.95 | in³ |
| rx | 3.05 | in |
| Iy | 0.624 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 0.431 | in³ |
| Zy | 0.875 | in³ |
| ry | 0.5 | in |
Other sizes in the MC8 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare MC8x8.5 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
