L8X8X1 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 8 | 20.32 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 1 | 2.54 cm |
| Area (A) | 15.1 in² | 97.4 cm² |
| Weight | 51 lb/ft | 75.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 89.1 | 89.1 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 15.8 | 15.8 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 28.5 | 28.5 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.43 | 2.43 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 5.08 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 23.4 | 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 L8X8X1 angle? 51 lb/ft (75.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L8X8X1? Sx = 15.8 in³, Zx = 28.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 15.8 in³, Zy = 28.5 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L8X8X1? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L8X8X1? Ix = 89.1 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 89.1 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.43 in and ry = 2.43 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.