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L4x3-1/2x1/4 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
L4x3-1/2x1/4 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.20 lb/ft | 9.20 kg/m |
| Width | 4.00 in | 102.00 mm |
| Height | 3.50 in | 88.90 mm |
| t | 0.250 in | 6.350 mm |
| Area | 1.82 in² | 1,170.00 mm² |
| Ix | 2.89 in⁴ | 1,200,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 2.07 in⁴ | 862,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.01 in³ | 16,600.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.79 in³ | 13,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.81 in³ | 29,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.40 in³ | 22,900.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.26 in | 32.00 mm |
| ry | 1.07 in | 27.20 mm |
| J | 0.04 in⁴ | 17,100.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.04 in⁶ | 11,300,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus L4x3-1/2x1/4.
Lighter in L4
L4x3x1/4
- Weight
- 5.8 lb/ft (-6.5%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (-14%)
- Ix
- 2.8 in⁴ (-4.8%)
Heavier in L4
L4x4x1/4
- Weight
- 6.6 lb/ft (+6.5%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (+14%)
- Ix
- 3.0 in⁴ (+3.8%)
Closest Iₓ in L4
L4x3x5/16
- Weight
- 7.2 lb/ft (+16%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (-14%)
- Ix
- 3.4 in⁴ (+16%)
Similar weight in L3
L3-1/2x2-1/2x5/16
- Weight
- 6.1 lb/ft (-1.6%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (-29%)
- Ix
- 2.2 in⁴ (-24%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology