L 40x40x5 Dimensions & Weight
L 40x40x5 is an equal-leg steel angle to EN 10056-1 with equal 40 mm legs and a 5 mm thickness, weighing 2.97 kg per metre (2 lb/ft) — a stock size for clip angles, connection material, and light bracing.
L 40x40x5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Leg 1 | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Leg 2 | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Thickness | 5 mm | 0.197 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 3.8 cm² | 0.59 in² |
| Mass | 2.97 kg/m | 2 lb/ft |
Standard: EN 10056-1. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does L 40x40x5 weigh and cost?
L 40x40x5 has a mass of 2.97 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 5.94 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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