L8X8X5/8 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) | 9.69 in² | 62.5 cm² |
| Weight | 32.7 lb/ft | 48.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 59.6 | 59.6 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 10.3 | 10.3 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 18.6 | 18.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.48 | 2.48 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.3 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 6.16 | 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 L8X8X5/8 angle? 32.7 lb/ft (48.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L8X8X5/8? Sx = 10.3 in³, Zx = 18.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 10.3 in³, Zy = 18.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L8X8X5/8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L8X8X5/8? Ix = 59.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 59.6 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.48 in and ry = 2.48 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.