Section Modulus - Unit Converter

Convert between Elastic Section Modulus units (m³, cm³, ft³, in³)

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

where:

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Section Modulus Value

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Converted Value-- unit varies

Convert From / 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	28,373	1	1,728
in³	0.00001638706	16.38	5.78×10⁻⁴	1

Example

Convert 12 in³ to cm³

12 in³ × 16.38 cm³/in³ = 196.6 cm³