L3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16 Dimensions & Weight

L3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16 is an unequal-leg steel angle with 3-1/2 in and 2-1/2 in legs and a 5/16 in thickness, weighing 6.1 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

L3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 13-1/2 in88.9 mm
Leg 22-1/2 in63.5 mm
Thickness5/16 in7.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density1.79 in²11.5 cm²
Weight6.1 lb/ft9.1 kg/m

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

What does L3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16 weigh and cost?

L3-1/2X2-1/2X5/16 weighs 6.1 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $5.61 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
122 lbs
Material cost
$112.24

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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