L6X6X3/8 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) | 4.38 in² | 28.3 cm² |
| Weight | 14.9 lb/ft | 22.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 15.4 | 15.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 3.51 | 3.51 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 6.27 | 6.27 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.87 | 1.87 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.218 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.575 | 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 L6X6X3/8 angle? 14.9 lb/ft (22.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L6X6X3/8? Sx = 3.51 in³, Zx = 6.27 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.51 in³, Zy = 6.27 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L6X6X3/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L6X6X3/8? Ix = 15.4 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 15.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.87 in and ry = 1.87 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.