L3X2-1/2X1/4 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 3 | 7.62 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.25 | 0.64 cm |
| Area (A) | 1.32 in² | 8.5 cm² |
| Weight | 4.5 lb/ft | 6.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1.16 | 0.734 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 0.555 | 0.397 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1 | 0.707 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 0.94 | 0.746 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.03 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.016 | 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 L3X2-1/2X1/4 angle? 4.5 lb/ft (6.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L3X2-1/2X1/4? Sx = 0.555 in³, Zx = 1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.397 in³, Zy = 0.707 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L3X2-1/2X1/4? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L3X2-1/2X1/4? Ix = 1.16 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.734 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 0.94 in and ry = 0.746 in.
Related Pages
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.