L4X4X5/8 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 4 | 10.16 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.625 | 1.59 cm |
| Area (A) | 4.61 in² | 29.7 cm² |
| Weight | 15.7 lb/ft | 23.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6.62 | 6.62 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.38 | 2.38 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 4.28 | 4.28 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.2 | 1.2 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.61 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.68 | 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 L4X4X5/8 angle? 15.7 lb/ft (23.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L4X4X5/8? Sx = 2.38 in³, Zx = 4.28 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.38 in³, Zy = 4.28 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L4X4X5/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L4X4X5/8? Ix = 6.62 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 6.62 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.2 in and ry = 1.2 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.