C3X5 Dimensions & Weight
C3X5 is an AISC American Standard channel with an actual depth of 3 in and a 1.5 in flange, weighing 5 lb per foot — commonly used for stair stringers, lintels, trimmers, and edge framing.
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C3X5 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 3 in | 76.2 mm |
| Flange width (bf) | 1.5 in | 38 mm |
| Cross-section area (A) | 1.47 in² | 9.5 cm² |
| Weight | 5 lb/ft | 7.4 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does C3X5 weigh and cost?
C3X5 weighs 5 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $4.60 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- C3X3.53.5 lb/ft
- C3X4.14.1 lb/ft
- C3X66 lb/ft
- C4X5.45.4 lb/ft
- C4X4.54.5 lb/ft
- C4X6.256.25 lb/ft
- C5X6.76.7 lb/ft
- C4X7.257.25 lb/ft
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