Ever wondered how the weight of U channel steel affects your construction project? This article breaks down the theoretical weights of various U channel sizes, helping you choose the right one. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to look for and how to calculate it easily.
The following table lists the theoretical weight of U channel steel in kg/m.
If your steel size is not in the table below, you can use our steel weight calculator to calculate online.
Grade | Height | Leg length | Web thickness | Average leg thickness | Inner radius | End radius | Theoretical weight (kg/m) |
5 | 50 | 37 | 4.5 | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | 5.438 |
6.3 | 63 | 40 | 4.8 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 6.634 |
6.5 | 65 | 40 | 4.3 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 6.709 |
8 | 80 | 43 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8.045 |
10 | 100 | 48 | 5.3 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 4.2 | 10.007 |
12 | 120 | 53 | 5.5 | 9 | 9 | 4.5 | 12.059 |
12.6 | 126 | 53 | 5.5 | 9 | 9 | 4.5 | 12.318 |
14a | 140 | 58 | 6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 4.8 | 14.535 |
14b | 140 | 60 | 8 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 4.8 | 16.733 |
16a | 160 | 63 | 6.5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 17.24 |
16b | 160 | 65 | 8.5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 19.752 |
18a | 180 | 68 | 7 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 5.2 | 20.174 |
18b | 180 | 70 | 9 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 5.2 | 23 |
20a | 200 | 73 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 5.5 | 22.637 |
20b | 200 | 75 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 5.5 | 25.777 |
22a | 220 | 77 | 7 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 5.8 | 24.999 |
22b | 220 | 79 | 9 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 5.8 | 28.453 |
24a | 240 | 78 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 26.85 |
24b | 240 | 80 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 30.628 |
24c | 240 | 82 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 34.396 |
25a | 250 | 78 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 27.41 |
25b | 250 | 80 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 31.335 |
25c | 250 | 82 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 35.26 |
27a | 270 | 82 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 30.838 |
27b | 270 | 84 | 9.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 35.077 |
27c | 270 | 86 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 39.316 |
28a | 280 | 82 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 31.427 |
28b | 280 | 84 | 9.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 35.823 |
28c | 280 | 86 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 40.219 |
30a | 300 | 85 | 7.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 6.8 | 34.463 |
30b | 300 | 87 | 9.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 6.8 | 39.173 |
30c | 300 | 89 | 11.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 6.8 | 43.883 |
32a | 320 | 88 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 38.083 |
32b | 320 | 90 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 43.107 |
32c | 320 | 92 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 48.131 |
36a | 360 | 96 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 47.814 |
36b | 360 | 98 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 53.466 |
36c | 360 | 100 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 59.118 |
40a | 400 | 100 | 10.5 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 58.928 |
40b | 400 | 102 | 12.5 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 65.208 |
40c | 400 | 104 | 13.5 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 71.488 |
This table provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical weights of various U channel steel sizes, which can be crucial for engineering calculations and project planning. If your specific steel size is not listed, you can use an online steel weight calculator to determine the weight.