Steel Beam Sizes / AISC / Double Angles / 2L2-1/2x1-1/2x1/4SLBB
2L2-1/2x1-1/2x1/4SLBB Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L2-1/2x1-1/2x1/4SLBB dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.38 lb/ft | 9.49 kg/m |
| Width | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| Height | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| t | 0.250 in | 6.350 mm |
| Area | 1.89 in² | 1,220.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.32 in⁴ | 132,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.28 in³ | 4,590.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.41 in | 10.40 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L2-1/2x1-1/2x1/4SLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/16
- Weight
- 6.1 lb/ft (-3.8%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (+67%)
- Ix
- 1.1 in⁴ (+239%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L3x2-1/2x3/16LLBB
- Weight
- 6.8 lb/ft (+6.3%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (+100%)
- Ix
- 1.8 in⁴ (+470%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L2-1/2x1-1/2x1/4x3/4SLBB
- Weight
- 6.4 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 1.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 0.3 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology