Steel Section Catalog

U 150x50x2

BR — Cold-formed Channel

Cold-formed channels (U shapes) are similar to C shapes but without stiffening lips. Used for light structural framing, supports, and secondary members.

The U 150x50x2 steel profile weighs 5.5 kg/m (3.69 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 488 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 159.18 cm⁴, Iy = 10.4 cm⁴.

h=150b=50t=2
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 2 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (h)150 mm5.91 in
Width (b)50 mm1.97 in
Thickness (t)2 mm0.08 in
Weight5.5 kg/m3.69 lb/ft

Section Properties

PropertyMetricImperial
Area (A)488 mm²0.756 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)159.18 cm⁴3.82 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)10.4 cm⁴0.25 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)21.22 cm³1.295 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)2.57 cm³0.157 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)24.41 cm³1.490 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)3.08 cm³0.188 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)5.71 cm2.248 in
Radius of gyration (ry)1.46 cm0.575 in

Beam Calculator— U 150x50x2

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Results — U 150x50x2

Mmax

15.0 kN·m

Vmax

15.0 kN

δmax

53.01 mm

L/113

R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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