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C6x13 Steel Channel — Dimensions & Properties

C6x13 weighs 13 lb/ft and is about 6 in deep. Below: the full AISC section properties, a scaled cross-section, and a pre-filled weight calculator.

Weight
13lb/ft
Depth
6in
Width
2.157in
Area
3.82in²
Shape
C6X13 · C — channel

Enter feet + inches, e.g. 20' or 18' 6".

= 20' (240″)
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Total weight
1 × C6X13
260lb
Per piece
260lb
Pieces
1
Total
260lb
Tons
0.13t
bf 2.157"d 6"
ƒShow the math
  1. 1.Weight per foot (from AISC)per AISC Shapes Database v16.0

    C6X13 is a listed shape; its nominal weight is a published property.

    = 13 lb/ft
  2. 2.Length in feet
    length (in) ÷ 12
    240 ÷ 12
    = 20 ft
  3. 3.Weight per piece
    weight per foot × length
    13 × 20
    = 260 lb
  4. 4.Total weight
    weight per piece × quantity
    260 × 1
    = 260 lb
  5. 5.Convert to tons
    total lb ÷ 2000
    260 ÷ 2000
    = 0.13 tons

Section properties

Geometry
Weight
13lb/ft
Area, A
3.82in²
Depth, d
6in
Flange width, bf
2.157in
Flange thick, tf
0.343in
Web thick, tw
0.437in
Strong axis (x-x)
Ix
17.3in⁴
Sx
5.78in³
Zx
7.29in³
rx
2.13in
Weak axis (y-y)
Iy
1.05in⁴
Sy
0.638in³
Zy
1.15in³
ry
0.524in
Torsion & warping
J
0.148in⁴
Before you rely on this
  • Listed weight is the AISC theoretical (nominal) weight per foot. Actual mill weight varies within ASTM rolling tolerance, roughly ±2.5%.
  • This is bare member steel only. Add plates, stiffeners, connections, bolts, and coatings for a full erected-steel takeoff.

Similar shapes

Same series and nearest depths — compare weight and section modulus when you are sizing.

C6x8.2 8.2 lb/ftC5x6.7 6.7 lb/ftC4x5.4 5.4 lb/ftC8x11.5 11.5 lb/ftC8x18.75 18.75 lb/ftC10x15.3 15.3 lb/ftC10x20 20 lb/ft

C6x13 — questions

How much does a C6x13 weigh per foot?
A C6x13 weighs 13 lb/ft. Over a 20-foot length that is 260 lb (0.13 tons); a 30-foot length is 390 lb.
What are the dimensions of a C6x13?
C6x13 has an actual depth of 6 in and a flange width of 2.157 in, a flange thickness of 0.343 in, and a web thickness of 0.437 in. Cross-sectional area is 3.82 in².
What is the moment of inertia and section modulus of a C6x13?
About its strong axis, C6x13 has a moment of inertia Ix of 17.3 in⁴ and a section modulus Sx of 5.78 in³, with a plastic section modulus Zx of 7.29 in³. Use these with your engineer's design values — they are geometric properties, not an allowable load.

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Sources & references

Estimates for planning purposes only. Verify all results against the code edition adopted in your jurisdiction and with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This tool is not a substitute for a licensed professional engineer. See our methodology, sources, and code editions.

Data: AISC Shapes Database v16.0, © AISC — used per its developer-use provision.