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2L3-1/2x3-1/2x3/8x3/8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
2L3-1/2x3-1/2x3/8x3/8: 3.5 in depth, 17 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
2L3-1/2x3-1/2x3/8x3/8 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 17.00 lb/ft | 25.20 kg/m |
| Width | 3.50 in | 88.90 mm |
| Height | 3.50 in | 88.90 mm |
| t | 0.375 in | 9.530 mm |
| Area | 5.00 in² | 3,230.00 mm² |
| Ix | 5.72 in⁴ | 2,380,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 12.80 in⁴ | 5,330,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.30 in³ | 37,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.07 in | 27.20 mm |
| ry | 1.60 in | 40.60 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 2L3-1/2x3-1/2x3/8x3/8.
Lighter in Double angles
2L3x3x7/16
- Weight
- 16.6 lb/ft (-2.4%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (-14%)
- Ix
- 4.0 in⁴ (-31%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L5x3-1/2x5/16LLBB
- Weight
- 17.4 lb/ft (+2.4%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (+43%)
- Ix
- 13.2 in⁴ (+131%)
Another Iₓ option in Double angles
2L3-1/2x3-1/2x3/8
- Weight
- 17.0 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 5.7 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology