L6X4X7/8 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 6 | 15.24 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.875 | 2.22 cm |
| Area (A) | 8 in² | 51.6 cm² |
| Weight | 27.2 lb/ft | 40.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 27.7 | 9.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 7.13 | 3.37 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 12.7 | 6.26 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.86 | 1.1 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.03 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 4.04 | 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 L6X4X7/8 angle? 27.2 lb/ft (40.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L6X4X7/8? Sx = 7.13 in³, Zx = 12.7 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.37 in³, Zy = 6.26 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L6X4X7/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L6X4X7/8? Ix = 27.7 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 9.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.86 in and ry = 1.1 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.