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L6x6x7/8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L6x6x7/8: 6 in depth, 33.1 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L6x6x7/8 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 33.10 lb/ft | 49.30 kg/m |
| Width | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| Height | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| t | 0.875 in | 22.200 mm |
| Area | 9.75 in² | 6,290.00 mm² |
| Ix | 31.90 in⁴ | 13,300,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 31.90 in⁴ | 13,300,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 7.61 in³ | 125,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 7.61 in³ | 125,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 13.70 in³ | 225,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 13.70 in³ | 225,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.81 in | 46.00 mm |
| ry | 1.81 in | 46.00 mm |
| J | 2.51 in⁴ | 1,040,000 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 6.41 in⁶ | 1,720,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L6x6x7/8.
Lighter in L6
L6x6x3/4
- Weight
- 28.7 lb/ft (-13%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 28.1 in⁴ (-12%)
Heavier in L6
L6x6x1
- Weight
- 37.4 lb/ft (+13%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 35.4 in⁴ (+11%)
Another Iₓ option in L6
L6x4x7/8
- Weight
- 27.2 lb/ft (-18%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 27.7 in⁴ (-13%)
Similar weight in L5
L5x5x7/8
- Weight
- 27.2 lb/ft (-18%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 17.8 in⁴ (-44%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology