L8x6x1/2
Angles from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated L203X152X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 152 mm | 6 in |
| Width | 203 mm | 8 in |
| Thickness, t | 12.7 mm | 0.5 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 18,500,000 mm⁴ | 44.4 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 131,000 mm³ | 8.01 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 239,000 mm³ | 14.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 64.8 mm | 2.55 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 89.5 mm | 3.54 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 62.5 mm | 2.46 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 9,030,000 mm⁴ | 21.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 78,500 mm³ | 4.79 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 140,000 mm³ | 8.52 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 45.5 mm | 1.79 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 243,000 mm⁴ | 0.584 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 612,000,000 mm⁶ | 2.28 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 34.1 kg/m | 23 lb/ft |