L12X12X1-3/8 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 12 | 30.48 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 1.38 | 3.51 cm |
| Area (A) | 31.1 in² | 200.6 cm² |
| Weight | 105 lb/ft | 156.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 413 | 413 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 48.6 | 48.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 88.1 | 88.1 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.64 | 3.64 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 19.9 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 211 | in⁶ |
Design Resources
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Angles Reference — Full angle dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a L12X12X1-3/8 angle? 105 lb/ft (156.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L12X12X1-3/8? Sx = 48.6 in³, Zx = 88.1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 48.6 in³, Zy = 88.1 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L12X12X1-3/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L12X12X1-3/8? Ix = 413 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 413 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.64 in and ry = 3.64 in.
Related Pages
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