Steel Section Catalog

U 150x50x2.25

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 150x50x2.25 steel profile weighs 6.2 kg/m (4.15 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 547.3 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 177.75 cm⁴, Iy = 11.54 cm⁴.

h=150b=50t=2.25
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 2.25 mm ≈ 13 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (h)150 mm5.91 in
Width (b)50 mm1.97 in
Thickness (t)2.3 mm0.09 in
Weight6.2 kg/m4.15 lb/ft

Section Properties

PropertyMetricImperial
Area (A)547.3 mm²0.848 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)177.75 cm⁴4.27 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)11.54 cm⁴0.28 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)23.7 cm³1.446 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)2.84 cm³0.173 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)27.26 cm³1.664 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)3.41 cm³0.208 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)5.7 cm2.244 in
Radius of gyration (ry)1.45 cm0.571 in

Beam Calculator— U 150x50x2.25

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Results — U 150x50x2.25

Mmax

15.0 kN·m

Vmax

15.0 kN

δmax

47.47 mm

L/126

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