L8X8X9/16 Steel Angle — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Length (leg) | 8 | 20.32 cm |
| Leg Thickness (t) | 0.563 | 1.43 cm |
| Area (A) | 8.77 in² | 56.6 cm² |
| Weight | 29.6 lb/ft | 44.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 54.2 | 54.2 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 9.33 | 9.33 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 16.8 | 16.8 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.49 | 2.49 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.961 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 4.55 | 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 L8X8X9/16 angle? 29.6 lb/ft (44.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of L8X8X9/16? Sx = 9.33 in³, Zx = 16.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 9.33 in³, Zy = 16.8 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for L8X8X9/16? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for angles. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of L8X8X9/16? Ix = 54.2 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 54.2 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.49 in and ry = 2.49 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.