Steel Section Catalog
U 240x60x6.3
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 240x60x6.3 steel profile weighs 26.7 kg/m (17.95 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,148.9 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,594.17 cm⁴, Iy = 50.17 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 240 mm | 9.45 in |
| Width (b) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Thickness (t) | 6.3 mm | 0.25 in |
| Weight | 26.7 kg/m | 17.95 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,148.9 mm² | 3.331 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 1,594.17 cm⁴ | 38.30 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 50.17 cm⁴ | 1.21 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 132.85 cm³ | 8.107 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 9.73 cm³ | 0.594 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 152.77 cm³ | 9.323 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 11.68 cm³ | 0.713 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 8.61 cm | 3.390 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.53 cm | 0.602 in |
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Results — U 240x60x6.3
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
5.29 mm
L/1134
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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