L8x8x1/2
Angles from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated L203X203X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 203 mm | 8 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 | 20,300,000 mm⁴ | 48.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 137,000 mm³ | 8.36 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 247,000 mm³ | 15.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 63.2 mm | 2.49 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 147.9 mm | 5.83 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 55.1 mm | 2.17 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 20,300,000 mm⁴ | 48.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 137,000 mm³ | 8.36 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 247,000 mm³ | 15.1 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 63.2 mm | 2.49 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 284,000 mm⁴ | 0.683 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 867,000,000 mm⁶ | 3.23 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 39.3 kg/m | 26.4 lb/ft |