Section Modulus - Unit Converter
The Elastic Section Modulus of a beam is the ratio of the cross section Area Moment of Inertia to its greatest distance from the neutral axis.
For a simple solid Square the Section Modulus can be expressed as
Sx = Sy
= a3/ 6 (1)
where
S = Elastic Section Modulus - related to bending around x vs. y axis (m3, cm3, ft3, in3)
a = square side distance (m, in, ft..)
Converter
| Convert from | Multiply with | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convert to | ||||
| m3 | cm3 | ft3 | in3 | |
| m3 | 1 | 106 | 35.31466 | 61,023.76 |
| cm3 | 10-6 | 1 | 3.5×10-5 | 6.1×10-2 |
| ft3 | 0.02831685 | 28373 | 1 | 1728 |
| in3 | 0.00001638706 | 16.38 | 5.78×10-4 | 1 |
Example - Convert Section Modulus in unit in3 to cm3
12 in3 can be converted to cm3 by multiplying with 16.38 - as
(12 in3) (16.38 cm3/in3) = 196.6 cm3
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