Steel Beam Sizes / AISC / Double Angles / 2L3x2x3/8LLBB
2L3x2x3/8LLBB Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L3x2x3/8LLBB 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 | 11.80 lb/ft | 17.40 kg/m |
| Width | 2.00 in | 50.80 mm |
| Height | 3.00 in | 76.20 mm |
| t | 0.375 in | 9.530 mm |
| Area | 3.50 in² | 2,260.00 mm² |
| Ix | 3.08 in⁴ | 1,280,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.56 in³ | 25,600.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.94 in | 23.80 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L3x2x3/8LLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L3-1/2x3-1/2x1/4
- Weight
- 11.6 lb/ft (-1.7%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+17%)
- Ix
- 4.0 in⁴ (+30%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L3-1/2x2-1/2x5/16LLBB
- Weight
- 12.2 lb/ft (+3.4%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+17%)
- Ix
- 4.4 in⁴ (+43%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L3x2x3/8x3/4LLBB
- Weight
- 11.8 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 3.1 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology