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L2-1/2x2x3/8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L2-1/2x2x3/8: 2 in depth, 5.3 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L2-1/2x2x3/8 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.30 lb/ft | 7.90 kg/m |
| Width | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| Height | 2.00 in | 50.80 mm |
| t | 0.375 in | 9.530 mm |
| Area | 1.55 in² | 1,000.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.91 in⁴ | 380,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.51 in⁴ | 214,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.55 in³ | 8,950.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.36 in³ | 5,920.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.98 in³ | 16,100.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.66 in³ | 10,800.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.77 in | 19.50 mm |
| ry | 0.57 in | 14.60 mm |
| J | 0.07 in⁴ | 31,100.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.03 in⁶ | 7,200,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L2-1/2x2x3/8.
Lighter in L2
L2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16
- Weight
- 5.0 lb/ft (-5.7%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (+25%)
- Ix
- 0.8 in⁴ (-8.4%)
Heavier in L2
L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/8
- Weight
- 5.9 lb/ft (+11%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (+25%)
- Ix
- 1.0 in⁴ (+6.3%)
Another Iₓ option in L2
L2-1/2x2x5/16
- Weight
- 4.5 lb/ft (-15%)
- Depth
- 2.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 0.8 in⁴ (-14%)
Similar weight in L3
L3-1/2x3x1/4
- Weight
- 5.4 lb/ft (+1.9%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (+50%)
- Ix
- 1.9 in⁴ (+110%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology