Steel Beam Sizes / AISC / Double Angles / 2L5x3x7/16LLBB
2L5x3x7/16LLBB Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2L5x3x7/16LLBB 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 | 22.60 lb/ft | 33.60 kg/m |
| Width | 3.00 in | 76.20 mm |
| Height | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| t | 0.438 in | 11.100 mm |
| Area | 6.62 in² | 4,270.00 mm² |
| Ix | 16.80 in⁴ | 6,990,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 5.12 in³ | 83,900.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.59 in | 40.40 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2L5x3x7/16LLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L3-1/2x3-1/2x1/2
- Weight
- 22.2 lb/ft (-1.8%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-30%)
- Ix
- 7.3 in⁴ (-57%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L6x3-1/2x3/8LLBB
- Weight
- 23.4 lb/ft (+3.5%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (+20%)
- Ix
- 25.8 in⁴ (+54%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2L5x3x7/16x3/4LLBB
- Weight
- 22.6 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 16.8 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology