2L2-1/2×2-1/2×1/4 double angle

Detailing dimensions and section properties from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

2L2-1/2×2-1/2×1/4 has equal 2 1/2 in. legs, 1/4 in. thick, in contact back to back.

It weighs 8.2 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 0.774 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 1.38 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.39 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Long leg2 1/2"
Short leg2 1/2"
Thickness (t)1/4"

Section properties

Weight8.2 lb/ft
Area (A)2.38 in²
Ix1.38 in⁴
Sx0.774 in³
Zx1.39 in³
rx0.764 in
Iy2.57 in⁴
Sy1.03 in³
Zy1.69 in³
ry1.04 in

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Comparable 8.2 lb/ft sections in other double angle sizes.

2L2-1/2×2-1/2×1/4×3/88.2 lb/ft · Sx 0.774 in³2L2-1/2×2-1/2×1/4×3/48.2 lb/ft · Sx 0.774 in³2L3×2×1/4LLBB8.2 lb/ft · Sx 1.08 in³2L3×2×1/4×3/8LLBB8.2 lb/ft · Sx 1.08 in³2L3×2×1/4×3/4LLBB8.2 lb/ft · Sx 1.08 in³2L3×2×1/4SLBB8.2 lb/ft · Sx 0.515 in³2L3×2×1/4×3/8SLBB8.2 lb/ft · Sx 0.515 in³2L3×2×1/4×3/4SLBB8.2 lb/ft · Sx 0.515 in³

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need 2L2-1/2×2-1/2×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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