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L5x3-1/2x1/2 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
L5x3-1/2x1/2 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 | 13.60 lb/ft | 20.20 kg/m |
| Width | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| Height | 3.50 in | 88.90 mm |
| t | 0.500 in | 12.700 mm |
| Area | 4.00 in² | 2,580.00 mm² |
| Ix | 10.00 in⁴ | 4,160,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 4.02 in⁴ | 1,670,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.97 in³ | 48,700.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.55 in³ | 25,400.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 5.33 in³ | 87,300.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 2.79 in³ | 45,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.58 in | 40.10 mm |
| ry | 1.00 in | 25.40 mm |
| J | 0.34 in⁴ | 143,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.49 in⁶ | 132,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus L5x3-1/2x1/2.
Lighter in L5
L5x3x1/2
- Weight
- 12.8 lb/ft (-5.9%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (-14%)
- Ix
- 9.4 in⁴ (-5.7%)
Heavier in L5
L5x5x7/16
- Weight
- 14.3 lb/ft (+5.1%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (+43%)
- Ix
- 10.0 in⁴ (0.0%)
Closest Iₓ in L5
L5x5x3/8
- Weight
- 12.3 lb/ft (-9.6%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (+43%)
- Ix
- 8.8 in⁴ (-12%)
Similar weight in L4
L4x3x5/8
- Weight
- 13.6 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (-14%)
- Ix
- 6.0 in⁴ (-40%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology