Steel Beam Sizes / AISC / Double Angles / 2L3-1/2x3x5/16x3/4LLBB
2L3-1/2x3x5/16x3/4LLBB Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L3-1/2x3x5/16x3/4LLBB 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 | 13.20 lb/ft | 19.60 kg/m |
| Width | 3.00 in | 76.20 mm |
| Height | 3.50 in | 88.90 mm |
| t | 0.313 in | 7.940 mm |
| Area | 3.90 in² | 2,520.00 mm² |
| Ix | 4.66 in⁴ | 1,940,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.90 in³ | 31,100.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.09 in | 27.70 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L3-1/2x3x5/16x3/4LLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L4x3-1/2x1/4LLBB
- Weight
- 12.4 lb/ft (-6.1%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (+14%)
- Ix
- 5.8 in⁴ (+24%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L5x3-1/2x1/4LLBB
- Weight
- 14.0 lb/ft (+6.1%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (+43%)
- Ix
- 10.7 in⁴ (+130%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L3-1/2x3x5/16LLBB
- Weight
- 13.2 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 4.7 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology