Steel Beam Sizes / AISC / Double Angles / 2L4x4x1/2
2L4x4x1/2 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L4x4x1/2 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 | 25.60 lb/ft | 38.00 kg/m |
| Width | 4.00 in | 102.00 mm |
| Height | 4.00 in | 102.00 mm |
| t | 0.500 in | 12.700 mm |
| Area | 7.50 in² | 4,840.00 mm² |
| Ix | 11.00 in⁴ | 4,580,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 3.92 in³ | 64,200.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.21 in | 30.70 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L4x4x1/2.
Lighter in Double angles
2L6x6x5/16
- Weight
- 24.8 lb/ft (-3.1%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (+50%)
- Ix
- 26.0 in⁴ (+136%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L4x3x5/8LLBB
- Weight
- 27.2 lb/ft (+6.2%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 12.0 in⁴ (+9.1%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L4x4x1/2x3/4
- Weight
- 25.6 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 11.0 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology