What is the section modulus of L2-1/2X2-1/2X5/16?

Sx = 0.474 inÃÂÃÂ³, Zx = 0.853 inÃÂÃÂ³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.474 inÃÂÃÂ³, Zy = 0.853 inÃÂÃÂ³ (weak axis).

What steel grade is standard for L2-1/2X2-1/2X5/16?

ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.

What is the moment of inertia of L2-1/2X2-1/2X5/16?

Ix = 0.837 inÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ´ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.837 inÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ´ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 0.756 in and ry = 0.756 in.

L2-1/2X2-1/2X5/16 Steel Angle — Section Properties

Dimensions

Property	Value	Unit
Leg Length (leg)	2.5	6.35 cm
Leg Thickness (t)	0.313	0.80 cm
Area (A)	1.46 in²	9.4 cmÃÂÃÂ²
Weight	5 lb/ft	7.4 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties

Property	Strong Axis (X-X)	Weak Axis (Y-Y)	Unit
Moment of Inertia (I)	0.837	0.837	in⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S)	0.474	0.474	in³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z)	0.853	0.853	in³
Radius of Gyration (r)	0.756	0.756	in

Torsional Properties

Property	Value	Unit
Torsional Constant (J)	0.05	in⁴
Warping Constant (Cw)	0.022	in⁶

Section Profile Summary

This is a standard hot-rolled section profile covered by AISC 360. The tabulated section properties are computed from the nominal dimensions per the governing material standard. With Ix = 0.837 in⁴, the strong-axis flexural stiffness is suitable for preliminary sizing of beams and beam-columns.

Key Design Checks (AISC 360)

Check	Formula	This Section
Plastic moment	Mp = Zx × Fy	42.65 kip-in
Deflection	Δ = 5wLÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ´/(384EIx)	Use Ix = 0.837 in⁴
Torsion	St. Venant = GJ/L	J = 0.05 in⁴
Column buckling	KL/r ÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ Fcr	r_x = 0.756 in

Design Notes

Compactness: Verify flange and web slenderness against AISC 360 Table B4.1 classification limits for the governing load case (pure compression, pure flexure, or combined).
Combined loading: For members under simultaneous axial force and bending, use the interaction equations in AISC 360 Section H. The governing equation depends on the ratio of required to available axial strength.
Connection limit states: Check bolt bearing, tear-out, block shear, and weld strength at all connections. The governing connection limit state often controls the member size selection.

Verification (AISC 360): All designs using this section must be verified by a licensed Professional Engineer. Before finalizing member selection, check beam-column interaction (P-M), lateral-torsional buckling, serviceability deflections, and all connection limit states. See Engineering Disclaimer.

Related Resources

Design Resources

Section Properties Lookup — Compare with similar sections
Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Standard beam dimensions

Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC 360 Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.