U 150x50x1.9 Tecnometal · Weight & Dimensions

Tecnometal, cold-formed sections (Brazil) · 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.

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Also known as: U 150x50x1.9 (UK / Australia)

The U 150x50x1.9 steel profile weighs 3.6 kg/m (2.45 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 463.125 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 151.058 cm⁴, Iy = 10.44 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 1.9 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	1.9 mm	0.07 in
Fillet radius (r)	1.9 mm	0.07 in
Weight	3.6 kg/m	2.45 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	463.12 mm²	0.718 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	151.06 cm⁴	3.63 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	10.44 cm⁴	0.25 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	20.14 cm³	1.229 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.66 cm³	0.163 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	24.22 cm³	1.478 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.48 cm³	0.212 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.71 cm	2.248 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.5 cm	0.591 in