Steel Section Catalog
U 50x25x2
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.
Also known as: U 50x25x2 (UK / Australia)
The U 50x25x2 steel profile weighs 1.4 kg/m (0.97 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 25 mm (0.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 188 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7.15 cm⁴, Iy = 1.03 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 2 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 50 mm | 1.97 in |
| Width (b) | 25 mm | 0.98 in |
| Thickness (t) | 2 mm | 0.08 in |
| Weight | 1.4 kg/m | 0.97 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 188 mm² | 0.291 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 7.15 cm⁴ | 0.17 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 1.03 cm⁴ | 0.02 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 2.86 cm³ | 0.175 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 0.53 cm³ | 0.032 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 3.29 cm³ | 0.201 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 0.64 cm³ | 0.039 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 1.95 cm | 0.768 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 0.74 cm | 0.291 in |
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Results — U 50x25x2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
1180.07 mm
L/5
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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