L5X5X5/8 Steel Angle — Section Properties

Dimensions

Property Value Unit
Leg Length (leg) 5 12.70 cm
Leg Thickness (t) 0.625 1.59 cm
Area (A) 5.9 in² 38.1 cm²
Weight 20 lb/ft 29.8 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 13.6 13.6 in⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 3.85 3.85 in³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 6.93 6.93 in³
Radius of Gyration (r) 1.52 1.52 in

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 0.792 in⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 1.4 in⁶

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of a L5X5X5/8 angle? 20 lb/ft (29.8 kg/m).

What is the section modulus of L5X5X5/8? Sx = 3.85 in³, Zx = 6.93 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.85 in³, Zy = 6.93 in³ (weak axis).

What steel grade is standard for L5X5X5/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.

What is the moment of inertia of L5X5X5/8? Ix = 13.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 13.6 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.52 in and ry = 1.52 in.

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