MC12X45 Dimensions & Weight

MC12X45 is an AISC miscellaneous channel with an actual depth of 12 in and a 4 in flange, weighing 45 lb per foot — commonly used for stair stringers, lintels, trimmers, and edge framing.

MC12X45 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Depth (d)12 in304.8 mm
Flange width (bf)4.01 in102 mm
Cross-section area (A)13.2 in²85.2 cm²
Weight45 lb/ft67 kg/m

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

What does MC12X45 weigh and cost?

MC12X45 weighs 45 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $41.40 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
900 lbs
Material cost
$828.00

Material only, example pricing. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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