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2L8x8x7/8x3/4 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
2L8x8x7/8x3/4: 8 in depth, 90 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
2L8x8x7/8x3/4 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 90.00 lb/ft | 134.00 kg/m |
| Width | 8.00 in | 203.00 mm |
| Height | 8.00 in | 203.00 mm |
| t | 0.875 in | 22.200 mm |
| Area | 26.60 in² | 17,200.00 mm² |
| Ix | 159.00 in⁴ | 66,200,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 351.00 in⁴ | 146,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 28.00 in³ | 459,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.45 in | 62.20 mm |
| ry | 3.63 in | 92.20 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 2L8x8x7/8x3/4.
Lighter in Double angles
2L8x6x1LLBB
- Weight
- 88.4 lb/ft (-1.8%)
- Depth
- 8.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 162.0 in⁴ (+1.9%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L10x10x3/4
- Weight
- 98.2 lb/ft (+9.1%)
- Depth
- 10.00 in (+25%)
- Ix
- 278.0 in⁴ (+75%)
Another Iₓ option in Double angles
2L8x8x7/8
- Weight
- 90.0 lb/ft (0.0%)
- Depth
- 8.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 159.0 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology