Steel Beam Sizes / AISC / Double Angles / 2L4x3x5/8LLBB
2L4x3x5/8LLBB Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L4x3x5/8LLBB 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 | 27.20 lb/ft | 40.40 kg/m |
| Width | 3.00 in | 76.20 mm |
| Height | 4.00 in | 102.00 mm |
| t | 0.625 in | 15.900 mm |
| Area | 7.98 in² | 5,150.00 mm² |
| Ix | 12.00 in⁴ | 4,990,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.56 in³ | 74,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.23 in | 31.20 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L4x3x5/8LLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L4x4x1/2
- Weight
- 25.6 lb/ft (-5.9%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 11.0 in⁴ (-8.3%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L5x5x7/16
- Weight
- 28.6 lb/ft (+5.1%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (+25%)
- Ix
- 20.0 in⁴ (+67%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L4x3x5/8x3/4LLBB
- Weight
- 27.2 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 12.0 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology