C Channel Sizes report
Channel steel is a conventional production component generally manufactured from hot-rolled steel. The channel steel offers durability, and its broad and flat surface is perfect for attaching items and offering support. C channel steel is used to hold bridge decks and other heavy gadgets in its most widespread form.
The c channel has a wide and flat surface and flanges at right angles on both sides. The outer edge of C channel steel is angled and has radius corners. Its cross-section is formed similar to a squared-off C, which has a straight back and two vertical branches on the top and bottom.
C channel is a versatile product that is obtainable in various sizes and widths. Determining the correct C-channel size for your construction project is paramount. This article offers a handy size guide about available C channel sizes.
C Channel Size Guide
The versatility of the C channel structure empowers productions to be more productive compared with I-beams and other steel components. C channel steel comes in a variety of dimensions and thicknesses. Hence it is widely used in many industrial applications. C channels are designated by the letter C, followed by the nominal depth in inches and the weight in pounds per foot.
C Channel Size Chart
Below size chart lists American standard steel C channel dimensions.
| Designation | Depth | Width | Thickness | Weight (pounds per foot) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 15 x 50 | 15" | 3.716" | 0.716" | 50 lbs/ft. |
| C 15 x 40 | 15" | 3.520" | 0.520" | 40 lbs/ft. |
| C 15 x 33.9 | 15" | 3.400" | 0.400" | 33.9 lbs/ft. |
| C 12 x 30 | 12" | 3.170" | 0.510" | 30 lbs/ft. |
| C 12 x 25 | 12" | 3.041" | 0.387" | 25 lbs/ft. |
| C 12 x 20.7 | 12" | 2.942" | 0.282" | 20.7 lbs/ft. |
| C 10 x 30 | 10" | 3.033" | 0.673" | 30 lbs/ft. |
| C 10 x 25 | 10" | 2.886" | 0.526" | 25 lbs/ft. |
| C 10 x 20 | 10" | 2.739" | 0.379" | 20 lbs/ft. |
| C 10 x 15.3 | 10" | 2.600" | 0.240" | 15.3 lbs/ft. |
| C 9 x 20 | 9" | 2.648" | 0.448" | 20 lbs/ft. |
| C 9 x 15 | 9" | 2.485" | 0.285" | 15 lbs/ft. |
| C 9 x 13.4 | 9" | 2.433" | 0.233" | 13.4 lbs/ft. |
| C 8 x 18.75 | 8" | 2.527" | 0.487" | 18.75 lbs/ft. |
| C 8 x 13.75 | 8" | 2.343" | 0.303" | 13.75 lbs/ft. |
| C 8 x 11.5 | 8" | 2.260" | 0.220" | 11.5 lbs/ft. |
| C 7 x 14.75 | 7" | 2.299" | 0.419" | 14.75 lbs/ft. |
| C 7 x 12.25 | 7" | 2.194" | 0.314" | 12.25 lbs/ft. |
| C 7 x 9.8 | 7" | 2.060" | 0.210" | 9.8 lbs/ft. |
| C 6 x 13 | 6" | 2.157" | 0.437" | 13 lbs/ft. |
| C 6 x 10.5 | 6" | 2.034" | 0.314" | 10.5 lbs/ft. |
| C 6 x 8.2 | 6" | 1.920" | 0.200" | 8.2 lbs/ft. |
| C 5 x 9 | 5" | 1.885" | 0.325" | 9 lbs/ft. |
| C 5 x 6.7 | 5" | 1.750" | 0.190" | 6.7 lbs/ft. |
| C 4 x 7.25 | 4" | 1.721" | 0.321" | 7.25 lbs/ft. |
| C 4 x 5.4 | 4" | 1.584" | 0.184" | 5.4 lbs/ft. |
| C 3 x 6 | 3" | 1.596" | 0.356" | 6 lbs/ft. |
| C 3 x 5 | 3" | 1.498" | 0.258" | 5 lbs/ft. |
| C 3 x 4.1 | 3" | 1.410" | 0.170" | 4.1 lbs/ft. |
Conclusion
Steel C channel is lighter and slightly more flexible, though it offers less torsional strength, making it prone to twisting under certain conditions. It offers improved rigidity over flat steel stock and is slightly stronger when used lengthwise than the equivalent thickness of angle iron. Steel channel is often used with I-beams and other steel products to build commercial and industrial buildings. Architectural engineers must choose C channels of different sizes and materials according to specific project requirements.
