L2-1/2X2X5/16 Dimensions & Weight
L2-1/2X2X5/16 is an unequal-leg steel angle with 2-1/2 in and 2 in legs and a 5/16 in thickness, weighing 4.5 lb per foot — a stock size for clip angles, connection material, and light bracing.
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L2-1/2X2X5/16 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Leg 1 | 2-1/2 in | 63.5 mm |
| Leg 2 | 2 in | 50.8 mm |
| Thickness | 5/16 in | 7.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 1.32 in² | 8.5 cm² |
| Weight | 4.5 lb/ft | 6.7 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does L2-1/2X2X5/16 weigh and cost?
L2-1/2X2X5/16 weighs 4.5 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $4.14 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- L2-1/2X2X3/162.75 lb/ft
- L2-1/2X2X1/43.62 lb/ft
- L2-1/2X2X3/85.3 lb/ft
- L3X2-1/2X1/44.5 lb/ft
- L2X2X3/84.7 lb/ft
- L2-1/2X2-1/2X1/44.1 lb/ft
- L3-1/2X2-1/2X1/44.9 lb/ft
- L3X2X1/44.1 lb/ft
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