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L4x4x7/16 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L4x4x7/16: 4 in depth, 11.3 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L4x4x7/16 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11.30 lb/ft | 16.80 kg/m |
| Width | 4.00 in | 102.00 mm |
| Height | 4.00 in | 102.00 mm |
| t | 0.438 in | 11.100 mm |
| Area | 3.30 in² | 2,130.00 mm² |
| Ix | 4.93 in⁴ | 2,050,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 4.93 in⁴ | 2,050,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.73 in³ | 28,300.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.73 in³ | 28,300.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 3.10 in³ | 50,800.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 3.10 in³ | 50,800.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.22 in | 31.00 mm |
| ry | 1.22 in | 31.00 mm |
| J | 0.22 in⁴ | 91,600.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.25 in⁶ | 67,700,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L4x4x7/16.
Lighter in L4
L4x3x1/2
- Weight
- 11.1 lb/ft (-1.8%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (-25%)
- Ix
- 5.0 in⁴ (+1.8%)
Heavier in L4
L4x3-1/2x1/2
- Weight
- 11.9 lb/ft (+5.3%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-13%)
- Ix
- 5.3 in⁴ (+7.5%)
Another Iₓ option in L4
L4x4x1/2
- Weight
- 12.8 lb/ft (+13%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 5.5 in⁴ (+12%)
Similar weight in L5
L5x3x7/16
- Weight
- 11.3 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (-25%)
- Ix
- 8.4 in⁴ (+71%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology