L2X2X5/16 Dimensions & Weight

L2X2X5/16 is an equal-leg steel angle with equal 2 in legs and a 5/16 in thickness, weighing 3.92 lb per foot — a stock size for clip angles, connection material, and light bracing.

L2X2X5/16 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 12 in50.8 mm
Leg 22 in50.8 mm
Thickness5/16 in7.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density1.15 in²7.4 cm²
Weight3.92 lb/ft5.8 kg/m

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

What does L2X2X5/16 weigh and cost?

L2X2X5/16 weighs 3.92 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $3.61 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
78 lbs
Material cost
$72.13

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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