Dimensions
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | d | 125.0 | mm | U |
| Flange width | bf | 65.0 | mm | U |
| Flange thickness | tf | 7.5 | mm | U |
| Web thickness | tw | 4.7 | mm | U |
| Root radius | r1 | 8.0 | mm | U |
Section Properties
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ||||
| Mass per metre | mass | 11.93 | kg/m | C |
| Gross area | A | 1,520 | mm² | C |
| Centroid x̄ (from left/heel) | xc | 21.8 | mm | C |
| About x-axis (major) | ||||
| Second moment of area Ix | Ix | 3.969 | 10⁶ mm⁴ | C |
| Elastic section modulus Zx (min) | Zx | 63.5 | 10³ mm³ | C |
| Plastic section modulus Sx | Sx | 73.0 | 10³ mm³ | C |
| Radius of gyration rx | rx | 51.1 | mm | C |
| About y-axis (minor) | ||||
| Second moment of area Iy | Iy | 0.658 | 10⁶ mm⁴ | C |
| Elastic section modulus Zy (min) | Zy | 15.2 | 10³ mm³ | C |
| Plastic section modulus Sy | Sy | 27.2 | 10³ mm³ | C |
| Radius of gyration ry | ry | 20.8 | mm | C |
| Torsion & warping | ||||
| Torsion constant JApproximate thin-walled value, fillets neglected | J | 0.022 | 10⁶ mm⁴ | C |
| Surface area | ||||
| External surface area | extArea | 0.494 | m²/m | C |
Nominal designation mass 11.90 kg/m; calculated 11.93 kg/m (+0.2%).
Steel Grades
| Grade | Standard | fy MPa | fu MPa | Note | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | AS/NZS 3679.1:2016 | 320 | 440 | Typical grade supplied – confirm availability with supplier | U |
Strengths shown for governing thickness t = 7.5 mm. Density 7850 kg/m³, E = 200 000 MPa.
Where to buy
Producers of Channels – local mills first. Buy direct from the mill for large tonnages, or through a steel distributor / stockist for small quantities and cut lengths.
Local producer
Standards: AS/NZS 3679.1
International producer
Standards: EN 10365, BS 4-1
International producer
Standards: ASTM A6, ASTM A36
International producer
Standards: ASTM A6
International producer
Standards: IS 808, IS 2062
International producer
Standards: JIS G 3192
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Buying checklist
- Specify the section designation, product standard and steel grade exactly (e.g. "125PFC – AS/NZS 3679.1:2016 – 300").
- Ask for mill test certificates (EN 10204 type 3.1 or equivalent) traceable to the heat number.
- Sections from another standard system are not automatically equivalent – have the engineer approve any substitution.
- Check availability, minimum order quantity, stock lengths, lead time and delivery terms with the mill or distributor.
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Source & Verification
- Source publisher
- Pending verification – nominal dimensions entered by the application developer
- Source document
- AS/NZS 3679.1:2016 Structural steel – Hot-rolled bars and sections
- Edition
- 2016
- Publication year
- 2016
- Page reference
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- Last updated
- 2026-10-12
- Verification status
- Unverified
Nominal dimensions require verification against the current edition of AS/NZS 3679.1:2016 Structural steel – Hot-rolled bars and sections and the manufacturer catalogue before design use. Properties are calculated by this application from the nominal dimensions.