L2-1/2x2x3/16 — Dimensions and Section Properties

Dimensions and key properties

L2-1/2x2x3/16 drawn to the proportions tabulated below, with the axes at the centroid, x̄ = 0.51″ and ȳ = 0.75″. z is the principal axis of least radius of gyration, the one a compression check uses. The toe radii are not drawn.

Weight: = 2.75 lb/ft
A: = 0.818 in²
d: = 2.5 in
b: = 2 in
t: = 0.188 in
Ix: = 0.511 in⁴
Sx: = 0.293 in³
Zx: = 0.529 in³
rx: = 0.79 in
ry: = 0.597 in
rz: = 0.426 in

Section properties

Property	Value	Unit	Description
Weight	2.75	lb/ft	Nominal weight per foot
A	0.818	in²	Cross-sectional area
d	2.5	in	Long leg
b	2	in	Short leg
t	0.188	in	Leg thickness
Ix	0.511	in⁴	Moment of inertia, strong axis
Sx	0.293	in³	Elastic section modulus, strong axis
Zx	0.529	in³	Plastic section modulus, strong axis
rx	0.79	in	Radius of gyration, strong axis
Iy	0.292	in⁴	Moment of inertia, weak axis
Sy	0.195	in³	Elastic section modulus, weak axis
Zy	0.347	in³	Plastic section modulus, weak axis
ry	0.597	in	Radius of gyration, weak axis
Iz	0.148	in⁴	Moment of inertia, principal z axis
Sz	0.162	in³	Elastic section modulus, principal z axis
rz	0.426	in	Radius of gyration, principal z axis

Other sizes in the L2-1/2x2 series

← L2-1/2x2x1/4 (heavier)All 4 L2-1/2x2 sizes

Nearby angles at a similar d

L3x2x3/16d 3 in · 3.07 lb/ft
L3x2-1/2x3/16d 3 in · 3.39 lb/ft
L3x3x3/16d 3 in · 3.71 lb/ft
L2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16d 2.5 in · 2.44 lb/ft
L2-1/2x2-1/2x3/16d 2.5 in · 3.07 lb/ft
L2-1/2x1-1/2x1/4d 2.5 in · 3.19 lb/ft
L2x2x1/8d 2 in · 1.65 lb/ft

Relevant tools

Open L2-1/2x2x3/16 in the Steel Shape Properties Table
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Beam Shear, Moment and Deflection Diagram Calculator
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ASTM A36
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