L5X3-1/2X1/2 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 5 | 12.70 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 1.27 cm |
| Area (A) | 4 in² | 25.8 cm² |
| Weight | 13.6 lb/ft | 20.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 10 | 4.02 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.97 | 1.55 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.33 | 2.79 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.58 | 1 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.343 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.491 | 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 L5X3-1/2X1/2 angle? 13.6 lb/ft (20.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L5X3-1/2X1/2? Sx = 2.97 in³, Zx = 5.33 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.55 in³, Zy = 2.79 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L5X3-1/2X1/2? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L5X3-1/2X1/2? Ix = 10 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4.02 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.58 in and ry = 1 in.
Related Pages
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