L6×3-1/2×3/8 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.

L6×3-1/2×3/8 has a 6 in. long leg and a 3 1/2 in. short leg, 3/8 in. thick.

It weighs 11.7 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 3.23 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 12.9 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 5.74 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Long leg6"
Short leg3 1/2"
Thickness (t)3/8"
k (detailing)7/8"

Section properties

Weight11.7 lb/ft
Area (A)3.44 in²
Ix12.9 in⁴
Sx3.23 in³
Zx5.74 in³
rx1.93 in
Iy3.33 in⁴
Sy1.22 in³
Zy2.18 in³
ry0.984 in
J0.168 in⁴

Similar weight angles

Comparable 11.7 lb/ft sections in other angle sizes.

L4×3-1/2×1/211.9 lb/ft · Sx 1.92 in³L5×3×7/1611.3 lb/ft · Sx 2.56 in³L4×4×7/1611.3 lb/ft · Sx 1.73 in³L4×3×1/211.1 lb/ft · Sx 1.87 in³L3-1/2×3-1/2×1/211.1 lb/ft · Sx 1.48 in³L6×4×3/812.3 lb/ft · Sx 3.3 in³L5×5×3/812.3 lb/ft · Sx 2.41 in³L6×6×5/1612.4 lb/ft · Sx 2.95 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 L6×3-1/2×3/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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