C4×4.5 channel

C4×4.5 weighs 4.5 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)4"
Flange width (bf)1 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)1/8"
Avg flange thickness (tf)5/16"
k (detailing)3/4"

Section properties

Weight4.5 lb/ft
Area (A)1.34 in²
Ix3.53 in⁴
Sx1.77 in³
Zx2.05 in³
rx1.62 in
Iy0.265 in⁴
Sy0.253 in³
Zy0.495 in³
ry0.445 in
J0.0306 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 C4×4.5 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing