C5×9 channel

C5×9 weighs 9 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)5"
Flange width (bf)1 7/8"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Avg flange thickness (tf)5/16"
k (detailing)3/4"

Section properties

Weight9 lb/ft
Area (A)2.64 in²
Ix8.89 in⁴
Sx3.56 in³
Zx4.39 in³
rx1.84 in
Iy0.624 in⁴
Sy0.444 in³
Zy0.913 in³
ry0.486 in
J0.109 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 C5×9 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing