L2-1/2X2X1/4 Dimensions & Weight
L2-1/2X2X1/4 is an unequal-leg steel angle with 2-1/2 in and 2 in legs and a 1/4 in thickness, weighing 3.62 lb per foot — a stock size for clip angles, connection material, and light bracing.
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L2-1/2X2X1/4 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Leg 1 | 2-1/2 in | 63.5 mm |
| Leg 2 | 2 in | 50.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1/4 in | 6.4 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 1.06 in² | 6.8 cm² |
| Weight | 3.62 lb/ft | 5.4 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does L2-1/2X2X1/4 weigh and cost?
L2-1/2X2X1/4 weighs 3.62 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $3.33 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
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- L3X3X3/163.71 lb/ft
- L3X2-1/2X3/163.39 lb/ft
- L2X2X5/163.92 lb/ft
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- L2X2X1/43.19 lb/ft
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