L5×5×1/2 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.

L5×5×1/2 has equal 5 in. legs, 1/2 in. thick.

At 16.2 lb per foot it is one of the 7 L5×5 sizes, which run from 10.3 to 27.2 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 3.15 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 11.3 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 5.66 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Long leg5"
Short leg5"
Thickness (t)1/2"
k (detailing)1"

Section properties

Weight16.2 lb/ft
Area (A)4.79 in²
Ix11.3 in⁴
Sx3.15 in³
Zx5.66 in³
rx1.53 in
Iy11.3 in⁴
Sy3.15 in³
Zy5.66 in³
ry1.53 in
J0.417 in⁴

Other L5×5 sizes

Same nominal size, different weight — useful when you are checking a substitution or a lighter section.

L5×5×5/16L5×5×3/8L5×5×7/16L5×5×5/8L5×5×3/4L5×5×7/8

All L5×5 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight angles

Comparable 16.2 lb/ft sections in other angle sizes.

L6×4×1/216.2 lb/ft · Sx 4.31 in³L7×4×7/1615.7 lb/ft · Sx 5.11 in³L4×4×5/815.7 lb/ft · Sx 2.38 in³L5×3-1/2×5/816.8 lb/ft · Sx 3.63 in³L6×3-1/2×1/215.3 lb/ft · Sx 4.23 in³L8×4×7/1617.2 lb/ft · Sx 6.59 in³L6×6×7/1617.2 lb/ft · Sx 4.06 in³L6×6×3/814.9 lb/ft · Sx 3.51 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 L5×5×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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