C9X15 Dimensions & Weight

C9X15 is an AISC American Standard channel with an actual depth of 9 in and a 2.5 in flange, weighing 15 lb per foot — commonly used for stair stringers, lintels, trimmers, and edge framing.

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C9X15 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)9 in228.6 mm
Flange width (bf)2.49 in63.1 mm
Cross-section area (A)4.41 in²28.5 cm²
Weight15 lb/ft22.3 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does C9X15 weigh and cost?

C9X15 weighs 15 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $13.80 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
300 lbs
Material cost
$276.00

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