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2L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/8x3/8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/8x3/8 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 | 11.80 lb/ft | 17.60 kg/m |
| Width | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| Height | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| t | 0.375 in | 9.530 mm |
| Area | 3.46 in² | 2,230.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.94 in⁴ | 807,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.12 in³ | 18,400.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.75 in | 19.00 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/8x3/8.
Lighter in Double angles
2L3-1/2x3-1/2x1/4
- Weight
- 11.6 lb/ft (-1.7%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+40%)
- Ix
- 4.0 in⁴ (+106%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L3-1/2x2-1/2x5/16LLBB
- Weight
- 12.2 lb/ft (+3.4%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+40%)
- Ix
- 4.4 in⁴ (+127%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/8
- Weight
- 11.8 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 1.9 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology