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2LS51×38×3.2 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
CISC Double angles · v12.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2LS51×38×3.2 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 | 2.88 lb/ft | 4.20 kg/m |
| Width | 2.00 in | 50.80 mm |
| Height | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| t | 0.125 in | 3.180 mm |
| Area | 0.84 in² | 545.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.17 in⁴ | 70,600.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.15 in³ | 2,460.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.45 in | 11.40 mm |
| J | 0.00 in⁴ | 1,840.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.00 in⁶ | 300,000.00 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2LS51×38×3.2.
Lighter in Double angles
2LE38×38×3.2
- Weight
- 3.6 kg/m (-15%)
- Depth
- 38.1 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 64,800 mm⁴ (-8.2%)
Heavier in Double angles
2LE32×32×4.8
- Weight
- 4.4 kg/m (+2.8%)
- Depth
- 31.8 mm (-17%)
- Ix
- 51,400 mm⁴ (-27%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2LE32×32×6.4
- Weight
- 5.6 kg/m (+33%)
- Depth
- 31.8 mm (-17%)
- Ix
- 64,200 mm⁴ (-9.1%)
Source: CISC Structural Section Tables SST12.1 · v12.1 · Methodology