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2L3-1/2x2-1/2x1/4x3/8SLBB Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L3-1/2x2-1/2x1/4x3/8SLBB 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 | 9.80 lb/ft | 14.60 kg/m |
| Width | 3.50 in | 88.90 mm |
| Height | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| t | 0.250 in | 6.350 mm |
| Area | 2.90 in² | 1,870.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.55 in⁴ | 645,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.82 in³ | 13,400.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.73 in | 18.60 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L3-1/2x2-1/2x1/4x3/8SLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L2x2x3/8
- Weight
- 9.4 lb/ft (-4.1%)
- Depth
- 2.00 in (-20%)
- Ix
- 1.0 in⁴ (-39%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16
- Weight
- 10.0 lb/ft (+2.0%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 1.7 in⁴ (+7.7%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L3-1/2x2-1/2x1/4SLBB
- Weight
- 9.8 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 1.6 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology