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L 55×55×6 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
UK Angles · v2023.11
L 55×55×6: 55 mm depth, 4.95 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
L 55×55×6 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.33 lb/ft | 4.95 kg/m |
| Width | 2.17 in | 55.00 mm |
| Height | 2.17 in | 55.00 mm |
| t | 0.236 in | 6.000 mm |
| Area | 0.98 in² | 631.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.42 in⁴ | 173,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.42 in⁴ | 173,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.27 in³ | 4,390.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.27 in³ | 4,390.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.65 in | 16.60 mm |
| ry | 0.65 in | 16.60 mm |
| J | 0.02 in⁴ | 8,500.00 mm⁴ |
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Source: British-Sections-1 and Eurocode 3 UK shared angle/hollow tables · v2023.11 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology