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L5x5x3/4 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L5x5x3/4: 5 in depth, 23.6 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L5x5x3/4 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 23.60 lb/ft | 35.10 kg/m |
| Width | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| Height | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| t | 0.750 in | 19.100 mm |
| Area | 6.98 in² | 4,500.00 mm² |
| Ix | 15.70 in⁴ | 6,530,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 15.70 in⁴ | 6,530,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.52 in³ | 74,100.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 4.52 in³ | 74,100.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 8.14 in³ | 133,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 8.14 in³ | 133,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| ry | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| J | 1.33 in⁴ | 554,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 2.32 in⁶ | 623,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L5x5x3/4.
Lighter in L5
L5x5x5/8
- Weight
- 20.0 lb/ft (-15%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 13.6 in⁴ (-13%)
Heavier in L5
L5x5x7/8
- Weight
- 27.2 lb/ft (+15%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 17.8 in⁴ (+13%)
Another Iₓ option in L5
L5x3-1/2x3/4
- Weight
- 19.8 lb/ft (-16%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-30%)
- Ix
- 13.9 in⁴ (-11%)
Similar weight in L6
L6x4x3/4
- Weight
- 23.6 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-20%)
- Ix
- 24.5 in⁴ (+56%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology