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2L8x8x9/16x3/4 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Double angles · v16.0
2L8x8x9/16x3/4: 8 in depth, 59.2 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
2L8x8x9/16x3/4 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 59.20 lb/ft | 88.00 kg/m |
| Width | 8.00 in | 203.00 mm |
| Height | 8.00 in | 203.00 mm |
| t | 0.563 in | 14.300 mm |
| Area | 17.50 in² | 11,300.00 mm² |
| Ix | 108.00 in⁴ | 45,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 223.00 in⁴ | 92,800,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 18.70 in³ | 306,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.49 in | 63.20 mm |
| ry | 3.57 in | 90.70 mm |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 2L8x8x9/16x3/4.
Lighter in Double angles
2L6x6x3/4
- Weight
- 57.4 lb/ft (-3.0%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (-25%)
- Ix
- 56.2 in⁴ (-48%)
Heavier in Double angles
2L8x8x5/8
- Weight
- 65.4 lb/ft (+10%)
- Depth
- 8.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 119.0 in⁴ (+10%)
Another Iₓ option in Double angles
2L8x6x5/8LLBB
- Weight
- 57.0 lb/ft (-3.7%)
- Depth
- 8.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 108.0 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology