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L6x6x1/2 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L6x6x1/2: 6 in depth, 19.6 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L6x6x1/2 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 19.60 lb/ft | 29.20 kg/m |
| Width | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| Height | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| t | 0.500 in | 12.700 mm |
| Area | 5.77 in² | 3,720.00 mm² |
| Ix | 19.90 in⁴ | 8,280,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 19.90 in⁴ | 8,280,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.59 in³ | 75,200.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 4.59 in³ | 75,200.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 8.22 in³ | 135,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 8.22 in³ | 135,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.86 in | 47.20 mm |
| ry | 1.86 in | 47.20 mm |
| J | 0.50 in⁴ | 209,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 1.32 in⁶ | 354,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L6x6x1/2.
Lighter in L6
L6x4x9/16
- Weight
- 18.1 lb/ft (-7.7%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 19.2 in⁴ (-3.5%)
Heavier in L6
L6x4x5/8
- Weight
- 20.0 lb/ft (+2.0%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 21.0 in⁴ (+5.5%)
Another Iₓ option in L6
L6x6x9/16
- Weight
- 21.9 lb/ft (+12%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 22.0 in⁴ (+11%)
Similar weight in L5
L5x3-1/2x3/4
- Weight
- 19.8 lb/ft (+1.0%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-42%)
- Ix
- 13.9 in⁴ (-30%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology