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L38×38×4.0 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
CISC Angles · v12.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
L38×38×4.0 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 | 1.52 lb/ft | 2.20 kg/m |
| Width | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| Height | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| t | 0.156 in | 3.970 mm |
| Area | 0.44 in² | 287.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.09 in⁴ | 39,300.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.09 in⁴ | 39,300.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.09 in³ | 1,450.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.09 in³ | 1,450.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.46 in | 11.70 mm |
| ry | 0.46 in | 11.70 mm |
| J | 0.00 in⁴ | 1,510.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.00 in⁶ | 164,000.00 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus L38×38×4.0.
Lighter in L38
L38×38×3.2
- Weight
- 1.8 kg/m (-19%)
- Depth
- 38.1 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 32,400 mm⁴ (-18%)
Heavier in L38
L38×38×4.8
- Weight
- 2.7 kg/m (+18%)
- Depth
- 38.1 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 45,800 mm⁴ (+17%)
Closest Iₓ in L38
L38×38×6.4
- Weight
- 3.4 kg/m (+54%)
- Depth
- 38.1 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 57,700 mm⁴ (+47%)
Similar weight in L32
L32×32×4.8
- Weight
- 2.2 kg/m (-2.6%)
- Depth
- 31.8 mm (-17%)
- Ix
- 25,700 mm⁴ (-35%)
Source: CISC Structural Section Tables SST12.1 · v12.1 · Methodology