C3×3.5 channel

C3×3.5 weighs 3.5 lb per foot. Detailing dimensions and section properties below come from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)3"
Flange width (bf)1 3/8"
Web thickness (tw)1/8"
Avg flange thickness (tf)1/4"
k (detailing)11/16"

Section properties

Weight3.5 lb/ft
Area (A)1.09 in²
Ix1.57 in⁴
Sx1.04 in³
Zx1.24 in³
rx1.2 in
Iy0.169 in⁴
Sy0.182 in³
Zy0.364 in³
ry0.394 in
J0.0226 in⁴

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need C3×3.5 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing