L5×5×3/8 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.

L5×5×3/8 has equal 5 in. legs, 3/8 in. thick.

At 12.3 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 = 2.41 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 8.76 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 4.33 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Long leg5"
Short leg5"
Thickness (t)3/8"
k (detailing)7/8"

Section properties

Weight12.3 lb/ft
Area (A)3.65 in²
Ix8.76 in⁴
Sx2.41 in³
Zx4.33 in³
rx1.55 in
Iy8.76 in⁴
Sy2.41 in³
Zy4.33 in³
ry1.55 in
J0.183 in⁴

Other L5×5 sizes

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

L5×5×5/16L5×5×7/16L5×5×1/2L5×5×5/8L5×5×3/4L5×5×7/8

All L5×5 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight angles

Comparable 12.3 lb/ft sections in other angle sizes.

L6×4×3/812.3 lb/ft · Sx 3.3 in³L6×6×5/1612.4 lb/ft · Sx 2.95 in³L4×3-1/2×1/211.9 lb/ft · Sx 1.92 in³L5×3×1/212.8 lb/ft · Sx 2.89 in³L4×4×1/212.8 lb/ft · Sx 1.96 in³L6×3-1/2×3/811.7 lb/ft · Sx 3.23 in³L5×3×7/1611.3 lb/ft · Sx 2.56 in³L4×4×7/1611.3 lb/ft · Sx 1.73 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 L5×5×3/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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