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2L5x3-1/2x5/8x3/8LLBB Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L5x3-1/2x5/8x3/8LLBB 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 | 33.60 lb/ft | 49.80 kg/m |
| Width | 3.50 in | 88.90 mm |
| Height | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| t | 0.625 in | 15.900 mm |
| Area | 9.86 in² | 6,360.00 mm² |
| Ix | 24.00 in⁴ | 9,990,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 7.26 in³ | 119,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.56 in | 39.60 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L5x3-1/2x5/8x3/8LLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L5x5x1/2
- Weight
- 32.4 lb/ft (-3.6%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 22.6 in⁴ (-5.8%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L6x6x7/16
- Weight
- 34.4 lb/ft (+2.4%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (+20%)
- Ix
- 35.2 in⁴ (+47%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L5x3-1/2x5/8LLBB
- Weight
- 33.6 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 24.0 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology