L2-1/2×2-1/2×5/16 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.

L2-1/2×2-1/2×5/16 has equal 2 1/2 in. legs, 5/16 in. thick.

It weighs 5 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 0.474 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 0.837 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 0.853 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Long leg2 1/2"
Short leg2 1/2"
Thickness (t)5/16"
k (detailing)9/16"

Section properties

Weight5 lb/ft
Area (A)1.46 in²
Ix0.837 in⁴
Sx0.474 in³
Zx0.853 in³
rx0.756 in
Iy0.837 in⁴
Sy0.474 in³
Zy0.853 in³
ry0.756 in
J0.0495 in⁴

Similar weight angles

Comparable 5 lb/ft sections in other angle sizes.

L3×2×5/165 lb/ft · Sx 0.662 in³L3-1/2×2-1/2×1/44.9 lb/ft · Sx 0.753 in³L3×3×1/44.9 lb/ft · Sx 0.569 in³L2×2×3/84.7 lb/ft · Sx 0.348 in³L2-1/2×2×3/85.3 lb/ft · Sx 0.546 in³L3-1/2×3×1/45.4 lb/ft · Sx 0.773 in³L3×2-1/2×1/44.5 lb/ft · Sx 0.555 in³L2-1/2×2×5/164.5 lb/ft · Sx 0.465 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 L2-1/2×2-1/2×5/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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