L7X4X5/8 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 7 | 17.78 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.625 | 1.59 cm |
| Area (A) | 6.5 in² | 41.9 cm² |
| Weight | 22.1 lb/ft | 32.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 32.4 | 7.79 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 7.12 | 2.56 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 12.5 | 4.69 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.23 | 1.1 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.868 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 2.37 | 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 L7X4X5/8 angle? 22.1 lb/ft (32.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L7X4X5/8? Sx = 7.12 in³, Zx = 12.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.56 in³, Zy = 4.69 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L7X4X5/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L7X4X5/8? Ix = 32.4 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 7.79 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.23 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.