L6X6X5/16 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 6 | 15.24 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.313 | 0.80 cm |
| Area (A) | 3.67 in² | 23.7 cm² |
| Weight | 12.4 lb/ft | 18.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 13 | 13 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.95 | 2.95 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.26 | 5.26 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.88 | 1.88 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.129 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.338 | 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 L6X6X5/16 angle? 12.4 lb/ft (18.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L6X6X5/16? Sx = 2.95 in³, Zx = 5.26 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.95 in³, Zy = 5.26 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L6X6X5/16? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L6X6X5/16? Ix = 13 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 13 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.88 in and ry = 1.88 in.
Related Pages
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