L4X4X1/2 Dimensions & Weight

L4X4X1/2 is an equal-leg steel angle with equal 4 in legs and a 1/2 in thickness, weighing 12.8 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

L4X4X1/2 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 14 in101.6 mm
Leg 24 in101.6 mm
Thickness1/2 in12.7 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density3.76 in²24.3 cm²
Weight12.8 lb/ft19 kg/m

What does L4X4X1/2 weigh and cost?

L4X4X1/2 weighs 12.8 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $11.78 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
256 lbs
Material cost
$235.52

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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