L5X3X1/4 Dimensions & Weight

L5X3X1/4 is an unequal-leg steel angle with 5 in and 3 in legs and a 1/4 in thickness, weighing 6.6 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

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L5X3X1/4 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 15 in127 mm
Leg 23 in76.2 mm
Thickness1/4 in6.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density1.94 in²12.5 cm²
Weight6.6 lb/ft9.8 kg/m

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

What does L5X3X1/4 weigh and cost?

L5X3X1/4 weighs 6.6 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $6.07 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
132 lbs
Material cost
$121.44

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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