Section Modulus Calculator

Free calculate z = i/c for beam cross-sections. determine section modulus for rectangular, circular, and i-beam sections.

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Section Modulus Formula

Formula

Z = I / c

Where:

  • • Z = section modulus (m³)
  • • I = moment of inertia (m⁴)
  • • c = distance to extreme fiber (m)

Common Sections

  • • Rectangle: Z = bh²/6
  • • Circle: Z = πd³/32
  • • I-Beam: Z = I/c (from tables)

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