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L3x2-1/2x7/16 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L3x2-1/2x7/16: 2.5 in depth, 7.6 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L3x2-1/2x7/16 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.60 lb/ft | 11.30 kg/m |
| Width | 3.00 in | 76.20 mm |
| Height | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| t | 0.438 in | 11.100 mm |
| Area | 2.22 in² | 1,430.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.87 in⁴ | 778,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.17 in⁴ | 487,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.92 in³ | 15,100.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.66 in³ | 10,700.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.66 in³ | 27,200.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.19 in³ | 19,500.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.92 in | 23.30 mm |
| ry | 0.72 in | 18.40 mm |
| J | 0.15 in⁴ | 60,800.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.08 in⁶ | 20,900,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L3x2-1/2x7/16.
Lighter in L3
L3-1/2x2-1/2x3/8
- Weight
- 7.2 lb/ft (-5.3%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 2.6 in⁴ (+37%)
Heavier in L3
L3x2x1/2
- Weight
- 7.7 lb/ft (+1.3%)
- Depth
- 2.00 in (-20%)
- Ix
- 1.9 in⁴ (+2.7%)
Another Iₓ option in L3
L3-1/2x3x1/4
- Weight
- 5.4 lb/ft (-29%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (+20%)
- Ix
- 1.9 in⁴ (+2.7%)
Similar weight in L4
L4x3-1/2x5/16
- Weight
- 7.7 lb/ft (+1.3%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+40%)
- Ix
- 3.5 in⁴ (+89%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology