L12X12X1 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 12 | 30.48 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 1 | 2.54 cm |
| Area (A) | 23 in² | 148.4 cm² |
| Weight | 77.8 lb/ft | 115.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 315 | 315 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 36.5 | 36.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 65.9 | 65.9 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.7 | 3.7 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7.8 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 84.5 | 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 angle? 77.8 lb/ft (115.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L12X12X1? Sx = 36.5 in³, Zx = 65.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 36.5 in³, Zy = 65.9 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L12X12X1? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L12X12X1? Ix = 315 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 315 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.7 in and ry = 3.7 in.
Related Pages
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