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L6x6x7/16 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L6x6x7/16: 6 in depth, 17.2 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L6x6x7/16 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 17.20 lb/ft | 25.60 kg/m |
| Width | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| Height | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| t | 0.438 in | 11.100 mm |
| Area | 5.08 in² | 3,280.00 mm² |
| Ix | 17.60 in⁴ | 7,330,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 17.60 in⁴ | 7,330,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.06 in³ | 66,500.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 4.06 in³ | 66,500.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 7.25 in³ | 119,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 7.25 in³ | 119,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.86 in | 47.20 mm |
| ry | 1.86 in | 47.20 mm |
| J | 0.34 in⁴ | 142,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.90 in⁶ | 241,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L6x6x7/16.
Lighter in L6
L6x4x1/2
- Weight
- 16.2 lb/ft (-5.8%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 17.3 in⁴ (-1.7%)
Heavier in L6
L6x4x9/16
- Weight
- 18.1 lb/ft (+5.2%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 19.2 in⁴ (+9.1%)
Another Iₓ option in L6
L6x3-1/2x1/2
- Weight
- 15.3 lb/ft (-11%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-42%)
- Ix
- 16.6 in⁴ (-5.7%)
Similar weight in L5
L5x3-1/2x5/8
- Weight
- 16.8 lb/ft (-2.3%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-42%)
- Ix
- 12.0 in⁴ (-32%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology