L2-1/2X1-1/2X1/4 Dimensions & Weight

L2-1/2X1-1/2X1/4 is an unequal-leg steel angle with 2-1/2 in and 1-1/2 in legs and a 1/4 in thickness, weighing 3.19 lb per foot — a stock size for clip angles, connection material, and light bracing.

L2-1/2X1-1/2X1/4 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 12-1/2 in63.5 mm
Leg 21-1/2 in38.1 mm
Thickness1/4 in6.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density0.94 in²6.1 cm²
Weight3.19 lb/ft4.7 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does L2-1/2X1-1/2X1/4 weigh and cost?

L2-1/2X1-1/2X1/4 weighs 3.19 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $2.93 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
64 lbs
Material cost
$58.70

Material only, example pricing. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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