Steel Beam Sizes / AISC / Double Angles / 2L2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16x3/8
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16x3/8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16x3/8: 2.5 in depth, 10 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16x3/8 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.00 lb/ft | 14.80 kg/m |
| Width | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| Height | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| t | 0.313 in | 7.940 mm |
| Area | 2.92 in² | 1,880.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.67 in⁴ | 695,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 4.14 in⁴ | 1,720,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.95 in³ | 15,500.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.76 in | 19.20 mm |
| ry | 1.19 in | 30.20 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 2L2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16x3/8.
Lighter in Double angles
2L3-1/2x2-1/2x1/4LLBB
- Weight
- 9.8 lb/ft (-2.0%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+40%)
- Ix
- 3.6 in⁴ (+117%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2x3/8LLBB
- Weight
- 10.6 lb/ft (+6.0%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 1.8 in⁴ (+9.6%)
Another Iₓ option in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16
- Weight
- 10.0 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 1.7 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology