2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/16 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.

2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/16 has equal 2 1/2 in. legs, 3/16 in. thick, in contact back to back.

It weighs 6.14 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 0.59 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 1.07 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.06 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Long leg2 1/2"
Short leg2 1/2"
Thickness (t)3/16"

Section properties

Weight6.14 lb/ft
Area (A)1.8 in²
Ix1.07 in⁴
Sx0.59 in³
Zx1.06 in³
rx0.771 in
Iy1.91 in⁴
Sy0.764 in³
Zy1.24 in³
ry1.03 in

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Comparable 6.14 lb/ft sections in other double angle sizes.

2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/16×3/86.14 lb/ft · Sx 0.59 in³2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/16×3/46.14 lb/ft · Sx 0.59 in³2L3×2×3/16LLBB6.14 lb/ft · Sx 0.828 in³2L3×2×3/16×3/8LLBB6.14 lb/ft · Sx 0.828 in³2L3×2×3/16×3/4LLBB6.14 lb/ft · Sx 0.828 in³2L3×2×3/16SLBB6.14 lb/ft · Sx 0.396 in³2L3×2×3/16×3/8SLBB6.14 lb/ft · Sx 0.396 in³2L3×2×3/16×3/4SLBB6.14 lb/ft · Sx 0.396 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 2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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