L4X4X5/16 Dimensions & Weight

L4X4X5/16 is an equal-leg steel angle with equal 4 in legs and a 5/16 in thickness, weighing 8.2 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

L4X4X5/16 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 14 in101.6 mm
Leg 24 in101.6 mm
Thickness5/16 in7.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density2.41 in²15.5 cm²
Weight8.2 lb/ft12.2 kg/m

What does L4X4X5/16 weigh and cost?

L4X4X5/16 weighs 8.2 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $7.54 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
164 lbs
Material cost
$150.88

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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