L6X4X3/4 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 6 | 15.24 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.75 | 1.91 cm |
| Area (A) | 6.94 in² | 44.8 cm² |
| Weight | 23.6 lb/ft | 35.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 24.5 | 8.63 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.23 | 2.95 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 11.1 | 5.42 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.88 | 1.12 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.31 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 2.64 | 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 L6X4X3/4 angle? 23.6 lb/ft (35.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L6X4X3/4? Sx = 6.23 in³, Zx = 11.1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.95 in³, Zy = 5.42 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L6X4X3/4? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L6X4X3/4? Ix = 24.5 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 8.63 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.88 in and ry = 1.12 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.