Allowable Uniform load on steel channel

[blake92]

I am attempting to determine the allowable uniform load on a 8ft long C3x5 steel channel A36 steel.

i got an answer of about 2,455lbs but idk if that's right.

if there is an easy equation to follow or if you know of a table online somewhere that can help that would be awesome! thanks in advance!

 

[Baluncore]

Does the channel run horizontally?
Is it oriented on edge, i.e. open on one side?
How is the channel supported?

 

[blake92]

its horizontal so if you were looking at the end it would make [ that shape. The beam is also fixed at both ends.