L5X3X7/16 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 5 | 12.70 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.438 | 1.11 cm |
| Area (A) | 3.31 in² | 21.4 cm² |
| Weight | 11.3 lb/ft | 16.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 8.41 | 2.29 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.56 | 1 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 4.53 | 1.82 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.59 | 0.831 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.22 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.304 | 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 L5X3X7/16 angle? 11.3 lb/ft (16.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L5X3X7/16? Sx = 2.56 in³, Zx = 4.53 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1 in³, Zy = 1.82 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L5X3X7/16? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L5X3X7/16? Ix = 8.41 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2.29 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.59 in and ry = 0.831 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.