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2L3x2-1/2x7/16SLBB Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
2L3x2-1/2x7/16SLBB: 2.5 in depth, 15.2 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
2L3x2-1/2x7/16SLBB dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 15.20 lb/ft | 22.60 kg/m |
| Width | 3.00 in | 76.20 mm |
| Height | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| t | 0.438 in | 11.100 mm |
| Area | 4.44 in² | 2,860.00 mm² |
| Ix | 2.33 in⁴ | 970,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 7.97 in⁴ | 3,320,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.31 in³ | 21,500.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.72 in | 18.40 mm |
| ry | 1.34 in | 34.00 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 2L3x2-1/2x7/16SLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L3-1/2x2-1/2x3/8LLBB
- Weight
- 14.4 lb/ft (-5.3%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+40%)
- Ix
- 5.1 in⁴ (+120%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L2-1/2x2-1/2x1/2
- Weight
- 15.4 lb/ft (+1.3%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 2.4 in⁴ (+4.7%)
Another Iₓ option in Double angles
2L3x2-1/2x7/16x3/4SLBB
- Weight
- 15.2 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 2.3 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology