Steel Beam Sizes / AISC / Double Angles / 2L8x6x1/2SLBB
2L8x6x1/2SLBB Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
2L8x6x1/2SLBB: 6 in depth, 46 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
2L8x6x1/2SLBB dimensions
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Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 46.00 lb/ft | 68.20 kg/m |
| Width | 8.00 in | 203.00 mm |
| Height | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| t | 0.500 in | 12.700 mm |
| Area | 13.60 in² | 8,770.00 mm² |
| Ix | 43.50 in⁴ | 18,100,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 170.00 in⁴ | 70,800,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 9.58 in³ | 157,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.79 in | 45.50 mm |
| ry | 3.54 in | 89.90 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 2L8x6x1/2SLBB.
Lighter in Double angles
2L7x4x5/8LLBB
- Weight
- 44.2 lb/ft (-3.9%)
- Depth
- 7.00 in (+17%)
- Ix
- 64.8 in⁴ (+49%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L5x5x3/4
- Weight
- 47.2 lb/ft (+2.6%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 31.4 in⁴ (-28%)
Another Iₓ option in Double angles
2L8x6x1/2x3/4SLBB
- Weight
- 46.0 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 43.5 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology