L2-1/2x1-1/2x1/4
Angles from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated L64X38X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
| Width | 63.5 mm | 2.5 in |
| Thickness, t | 6.35 mm | 0.25 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 247,000 mm⁴ | 0.594 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 5,960 mm³ | 0.364 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 10,600 mm³ | 0.644 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 20.1 mm | 0.792 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 16.1 mm | 0.634 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 22 mm | 0.866 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 66,600 mm⁴ | 0.16 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 2,330 mm³ | 0.142 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 4,280 mm³ | 0.261 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 10.4 mm | 0.411 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 8,700 mm⁴ | 0.0209 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 1,860,000 mm⁶ | 0.00694 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 4.8 kg/m | 3.19 lb/ft |