2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/8×3/8 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.

2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/8×3/8 has equal 2 1/2 in. legs, 3/8 in. thick, in contact back to back.

It weighs 11.8 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 1.12 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 1.94 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 2.02 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Long leg2 1/2"
Short leg2 1/2"
Thickness (t)3/8"

Section properties

Weight11.8 lb/ft
Area (A)3.46 in²
Ix1.94 in⁴
Sx1.12 in³
Zx2.02 in³
rx0.749 in
Iy5.07 in⁴
Sy1.89 in³
Zy3.27 in³
ry1.21 in

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Comparable 11.8 lb/ft sections in other double angle sizes.

2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/811.8 lb/ft · Sx 1.12 in³2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/8×3/411.8 lb/ft · Sx 1.12 in³2L3×2×3/8LLBB11.8 lb/ft · Sx 1.56 in³2L3×2×3/8×3/8LLBB11.8 lb/ft · Sx 1.56 in³2L3×2×3/8×3/4LLBB11.8 lb/ft · Sx 1.56 in³2L3×2×3/8SLBB11.8 lb/ft · Sx 0.736 in³2L3×2×3/8×3/8SLBB11.8 lb/ft · Sx 0.736 in³2L3×2×3/8×3/4SLBB11.8 lb/ft · Sx 0.736 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 2L2-1/2×2-1/2×3/8×3/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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