L6X4X3/8 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 6 | 15.24 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 0.95 cm |
| Area (A) | 3.61 in² | 23.3 cm² |
| Weight | 12.3 lb/ft | 18.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 13.4 | 4.86 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 3.3 | 1.58 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.89 | 2.79 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.93 | 1.16 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.177 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.369 | 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 L6X4X3/8 angle? 12.3 lb/ft (18.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L6X4X3/8? Sx = 3.3 in³, Zx = 5.89 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.58 in³, Zy = 2.79 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L6X4X3/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L6X4X3/8? Ix = 13.4 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4.86 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.93 in and ry = 1.16 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.