L6×6×3/8 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.

L6×6×3/8 has equal 6 in. legs, 3/8 in. thick.

At 14.9 lb per foot it is one of the 9 L6×6 sizes, which run from 12.4 to 37.4 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 3.51 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 15.4 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 6.27 in³.

Detailing dimensions

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

Section properties

Weight14.9 lb/ft
Area (A)4.38 in²
Ix15.4 in⁴
Sx3.51 in³
Zx6.27 in³
rx1.87 in
Iy15.4 in⁴
Sy3.51 in³
Zy6.27 in³
ry1.87 in
J0.218 in⁴

Other L6×6 sizes

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

L6×6×5/16L6×6×7/16L6×6×1/2L6×6×9/16L6×6×5/8L6×6×3/4L6×6×7/8L6×6×1

All L6×6 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight angles

Comparable 14.9 lb/ft sections in other angle sizes.

L6×3-1/2×1/215.3 lb/ft · Sx 4.23 in³L6×4×7/1614.3 lb/ft · Sx 3.81 in³L5×5×7/1614.3 lb/ft · Sx 2.78 in³L7×4×7/1615.7 lb/ft · Sx 5.11 in³L4×4×5/815.7 lb/ft · Sx 2.38 in³L6×4×1/216.2 lb/ft · Sx 4.31 in³L5×5×1/216.2 lb/ft · Sx 3.15 in³L7×4×3/813.6 lb/ft · Sx 4.42 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 L6×6×3/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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