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2L3-1/2x3x3/8x3/8SLBB Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L3-1/2x3x3/8x3/8SLBB 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 | 15.80 lb/ft | 23.40 kg/m |
| Width | 3.50 in | 88.90 mm |
| Height | 3.00 in | 76.20 mm |
| t | 0.375 in | 9.530 mm |
| Area | 4.64 in² | 2,990.00 mm² |
| Ix | 3.69 in⁴ | 1,540,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.69 in³ | 27,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.89 in | 22.70 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L3-1/2x3x3/8x3/8SLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x1/2
- Weight
- 15.4 lb/ft (-2.5%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 2.4 in⁴ (-34%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L4x4x5/16
- Weight
- 16.4 lb/ft (+3.8%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (+33%)
- Ix
- 7.3 in⁴ (+99%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L3-1/2x3x3/8SLBB
- Weight
- 15.8 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 3.7 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology