L7X4X7/16 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 7 | 17.78 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.438 | 1.11 cm |
| Area (A) | 4.63 in² | 29.9 cm² |
| Weight | 15.7 lb/ft | 23.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 23.6 | 5.79 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 5.11 | 1.86 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 9.03 | 3.31 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.26 | 1.12 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.31 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.851 | 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 L7X4X7/16 angle? 15.7 lb/ft (23.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L7X4X7/16? Sx = 5.11 in³, Zx = 9.03 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.86 in³, Zy = 3.31 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L7X4X7/16? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L7X4X7/16? Ix = 23.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 5.79 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.26 in and ry = 1.12 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.