L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/8 — Dimensions and Section Properties

Dimensions and key properties

L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/8 drawn to the proportions tabulated below, with the axes at the centroid, x̄ = 0.76″ and ȳ = 0.76″. z is the principal axis of least radius of gyration, the one a compression check uses. The toe radii are not drawn.

Weight: = 5.9 lb/ft
A: = 1.73 in²
d: = 2.5 in
b: = 2.5 in
t: = 0.375 in
Ix: = 0.972 in⁴
Sx: = 0.558 in³
Zx: = 1.01 in³
rx: = 0.749 in
ry: = 0.749 in
rz: = 0.481 in

Section properties

Property	Value	Unit	Description
Weight	5.9	lb/ft	Nominal weight per foot
A	1.73	in²	Cross-sectional area
d	2.5	in	Long leg
b	2.5	in	Short leg
t	0.375	in	Leg thickness
Ix	0.972	in⁴	Moment of inertia, strong axis
Sx	0.558	in³	Elastic section modulus, strong axis
Zx	1.01	in³	Plastic section modulus, strong axis
rx	0.749	in	Radius of gyration, strong axis
Iy	0.972	in⁴	Moment of inertia, weak axis
Sy	0.558	in³	Elastic section modulus, weak axis
Zy	1.01	in³	Plastic section modulus, weak axis
ry	0.749	in	Radius of gyration, weak axis
Iz	0.4	in⁴	Moment of inertia, principal z axis
Sz	0.374	in³	Elastic section modulus, principal z axis
rz	0.481	in	Radius of gyration, principal z axis

Other sizes in the L2-1/2x2-1/2 series

← L2-1/2x2-1/2x1/2 (heavier)All 5 L2-1/2x2-1/2 sizes L2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16 (lighter) →

Relevant tools

Steel Shape Properties Table
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ASTM A36
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