C3×6 channel

C3×6 weighs 6 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 5/8"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Avg flange thickness (tf)1/4"
k (detailing)11/16"

Section properties

Weight6 lb/ft
Area (A)1.76 in²
Ix2.07 in⁴
Sx1.38 in³
Zx1.74 in³
rx1.09 in
Iy0.3 in⁴
Sy0.263 in³
Zy0.543 in³
ry0.413 in
J0.0725 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 C3×6 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing