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2L2-1/2x2x3/16LLBB Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
2L2-1/2x2x3/16LLBB: 2.5 in depth, 5.5 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
2L2-1/2x2x3/16LLBB dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.50 lb/ft | 8.40 kg/m |
| Width | 2.00 in | 50.80 mm |
| Height | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| t | 0.188 in | 4.760 mm |
| Area | 1.64 in² | 1,060.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.02 in⁴ | 425,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.01 in⁴ | 420,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.59 in³ | 9,600.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.79 in | 20.10 mm |
| ry | 0.78 in | 19.90 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 2L2-1/2x2x3/16LLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16LLBB
- Weight
- 4.9 lb/ft (-11%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 0.9 in⁴ (-9.0%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/16
- Weight
- 6.1 lb/ft (+12%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 1.1 in⁴ (+4.9%)
Another Iₓ option in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2x3/16x3/4LLBB
- Weight
- 5.5 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 1.0 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology