2L2-1/2×2-1/2×5/16×3/8 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.

2L2-1/2×2-1/2×5/16×3/8 has equal 2 1/2 in. legs, 5/16 in. thick, in contact back to back.

It weighs 10 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 0.948 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 1.67 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.71 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Long leg2 1/2"
Short leg2 1/2"
Thickness (t)5/16"

Section properties

Weight10 lb/ft
Area (A)2.92 in²
Ix1.67 in⁴
Sx0.948 in³
Zx1.71 in³
rx0.756 in
Iy4.14 in⁴
Sy1.54 in³
Zy2.69 in³
ry1.19 in

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Comparable 10 lb/ft sections in other double angle sizes.

2L2-1/2×2-1/2×5/1610 lb/ft · Sx 0.948 in³2L2-1/2×2-1/2×5/16×3/410 lb/ft · Sx 0.948 in³2L3×2×5/16LLBB10 lb/ft · Sx 1.32 in³2L3×2×5/16×3/8LLBB10 lb/ft · Sx 1.32 in³2L3×2×5/16×3/4LLBB10 lb/ft · Sx 1.32 in³2L3×2×5/16SLBB10 lb/ft · Sx 0.628 in³2L3×2×5/16×3/8SLBB10 lb/ft · Sx 0.628 in³2L3×2×5/16×3/4SLBB10 lb/ft · Sx 0.628 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 2L2-1/2×2-1/2×5/16×3/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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