Steel Beam Sizes / AISC / Double Angles / 2L2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16x3/4SLBB
2L2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16x3/4SLBB Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
2L2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16x3/4SLBB: 1.5 in depth, 4.88 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
2L2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16x3/4SLBB dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.88 lb/ft | 7.26 kg/m |
| Width | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| Height | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| t | 0.188 in | 4.760 mm |
| Area | 1.45 in² | 935.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.25 in⁴ | 104,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 3.09 in⁴ | 1,290,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.22 in³ | 3,540.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.42 in | 10.60 mm |
| ry | 1.46 in | 37.00 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 2L2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16x3/4SLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L2x2x1/8
- Weight
- 3.3 lb/ft (-32%)
- Depth
- 2.00 in (+33%)
- Ix
- 0.4 in⁴ (+52%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2x3/16LLBB
- Weight
- 5.5 lb/ft (+13%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (+67%)
- Ix
- 1.0 in⁴ (+310%)
Another Iₓ option in Double angles
2L2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16SLBB
- Weight
- 4.9 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 1.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 0.2 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology