L3x2-1/2x3/16 — Dimensions and Section Properties

Dimensions and key properties

L3x2-1/2x3/16 drawn to the proportions tabulated below, with the axes at the centroid, x̄ = 0.63″ and ȳ = 0.87″. z is the principal axis of least radius of gyration, the one a compression check uses. The toe radii are not drawn.

Weight: = 3.39 lb/ft
A: = 1 in²
d: = 3 in
b: = 2.5 in
t: = 0.188 in
Ix: = 0.899 in⁴
Sx: = 0.423 in³
Zx: = 0.761 in³
rx: = 0.947 in
ry: = 0.753 in
rz: = 0.521 in

Section properties

Property	Value	Unit	Description
Weight	3.39	lb/ft	Nominal weight per foot
A	1	in²	Cross-sectional area
d	3	in	Long leg
b	2.5	in	Short leg
t	0.188	in	Leg thickness
Ix	0.899	in⁴	Moment of inertia, strong axis
Sx	0.423	in³	Elastic section modulus, strong axis
Zx	0.761	in³	Plastic section modulus, strong axis
rx	0.947	in	Radius of gyration, strong axis
Iy	0.568	in⁴	Moment of inertia, weak axis
Sy	0.303	in³	Elastic section modulus, weak axis
Zy	0.536	in³	Plastic section modulus, weak axis
ry	0.753	in	Radius of gyration, weak axis
Iz	0.271	in⁴	Moment of inertia, principal z axis
Sz	0.246	in³	Elastic section modulus, principal z axis
rz	0.521	in	Radius of gyration, principal z axis

Other sizes in the L3x2-1/2 series

← L3x2-1/2x1/4 (heavier)All 6 L3x2-1/2 sizes

Relevant tools

Steel Shape Properties Table
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