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L6x6x3/8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L6x6x3/8: 6 in depth, 14.9 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L6x6x3/8 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 14.90 lb/ft | 22.20 kg/m |
| Width | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| Height | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| t | 0.375 in | 9.530 mm |
| Area | 4.38 in² | 2,830.00 mm² |
| Ix | 15.40 in⁴ | 6,410,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 15.40 in⁴ | 6,410,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 3.51 in³ | 57,500.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 3.51 in³ | 57,500.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 6.27 in³ | 103,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 6.27 in³ | 103,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.87 in | 47.50 mm |
| ry | 1.87 in | 47.50 mm |
| J | 0.22 in⁴ | 90,700.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.58 in⁶ | 154,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L6x6x3/8.
Lighter in L6
L6x4x7/16
- Weight
- 14.3 lb/ft (-4.0%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 15.4 in⁴ (0.0%)
Heavier in L6
L6x3-1/2x1/2
- Weight
- 15.3 lb/ft (+2.7%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-42%)
- Ix
- 16.6 in⁴ (+7.8%)
Another Iₓ option in L6
L6x4x1/2
- Weight
- 16.2 lb/ft (+8.7%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 17.3 in⁴ (+12%)
Similar weight in L5
L5x5x7/16
- Weight
- 14.3 lb/ft (-4.0%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 10.0 in⁴ (-35%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology