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L5x5x5/8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L5x5x5/8: 5 in depth, 20 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L5x5x5/8 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20.00 lb/ft | 29.80 kg/m |
| Width | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| Height | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| t | 0.625 in | 15.900 mm |
| Area | 5.90 in² | 3,810.00 mm² |
| Ix | 13.60 in⁴ | 5,660,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 13.60 in⁴ | 5,660,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 3.85 in³ | 63,100.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 3.85 in³ | 63,100.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 6.93 in³ | 114,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 6.93 in³ | 114,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.52 in | 38.60 mm |
| ry | 1.52 in | 38.60 mm |
| J | 0.79 in⁴ | 330,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 1.40 in⁶ | 376,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L5x5x5/8.
Lighter in L5
L5x3-1/2x3/4
- Weight
- 19.8 lb/ft (-1.0%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-30%)
- Ix
- 13.9 in⁴ (+2.2%)
Heavier in L5
L5x5x3/4
- Weight
- 23.6 lb/ft (+18%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 15.7 in⁴ (+15%)
Another Iₓ option in L5
L5x3-1/2x5/8
- Weight
- 16.8 lb/ft (-16%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-30%)
- Ix
- 12.0 in⁴ (-12%)
Similar weight in L6
L6x4x5/8
- Weight
- 20.0 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-20%)
- Ix
- 21.0 in⁴ (+54%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology