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L8x8x9/16 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Angles · v16.0
L8x8x9/16: 8 in depth, 29.6 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L8x8x9/16 dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 29.60 lb/ft | 44.00 kg/m |
| Width | 8.00 in | 203.00 mm |
| Height | 8.00 in | 203.00 mm |
| t | 0.563 in | 14.300 mm |
| Area | 8.77 in² | 5,660.00 mm² |
| Ix | 54.20 in⁴ | 22,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 54.20 in⁴ | 22,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 9.33 in³ | 153,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 9.33 in³ | 153,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 16.80 in³ | 275,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 16.80 in³ | 275,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.49 in | 63.20 mm |
| ry | 2.49 in | 63.20 mm |
| J | 0.96 in⁴ | 400,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 4.55 in⁶ | 1,220,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus L8x8x9/16.
Lighter in L8
L8x4x3/4
- Weight
- 28.7 lb/ft (-3.0%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-50%)
- Ix
- 55.0 in⁴ (+1.5%)
Heavier in L8
L8x8x5/8
- Weight
- 32.7 lb/ft (+10%)
- Depth
- 8.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 59.6 in⁴ (+10.0%)
Another Iₓ option in L8
L8x6x5/8
- Weight
- 28.5 lb/ft (-3.7%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (-25%)
- Ix
- 54.2 in⁴ (0.0%)
Similar weight in L7
L7x4x3/4
- Weight
- 26.2 lb/ft (-11%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-50%)
- Ix
- 37.8 in⁴ (-30%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology