L8X6X5/8 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 8 | 20.32 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.625 | 1.59 cm |
| Area (A) | 8.41 in² | 54.3 cm² |
| Weight | 28.5 lb/ft | 42.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 54.2 | 26.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 9.86 | 5.88 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 17.9 | 10.5 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.54 | 1.77 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.12 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 4.33 | 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 L8X6X5/8 angle? 28.5 lb/ft (42.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L8X6X5/8? Sx = 9.86 in³, Zx = 17.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 5.88 in³, Zy = 10.5 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L8X6X5/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L8X6X5/8? Ix = 54.2 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 26.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.54 in and ry = 1.77 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.