L8X4X7/16 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 8 | 20.32 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.438 | 1.11 cm |
| Area (A) | 5.11 in² | 33.0 cm² |
| Weight | 17.2 lb/ft | 25.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 34.2 | 6.03 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.59 | 1.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 11.6 | 3.42 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.59 | 1.09 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.34 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1.22 | 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 L8X4X7/16 angle? 17.2 lb/ft (25.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L8X4X7/16? Sx = 6.59 in³, Zx = 11.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.9 in³, Zy = 3.42 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L8X4X7/16? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L8X4X7/16? Ix = 34.2 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 6.03 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.59 in and ry = 1.09 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.