L4X3-1/2X1/2 Dimensions & Weight

L4X3-1/2X1/2 is an unequal-leg steel angle with 4 in and 3-1/2 in legs and a 1/2 in thickness, weighing 11.9 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

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L4X3-1/2X1/2 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 14 in101.6 mm
Leg 23-1/2 in88.9 mm
Thickness1/2 in12.7 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density3.5 in²22.6 cm²
Weight11.9 lb/ft17.7 kg/m

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

What does L4X3-1/2X1/2 weigh and cost?

L4X3-1/2X1/2 weighs 11.9 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $10.95 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
238 lbs
Material cost
$218.96

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