L5X5X5/16 Dimensions & Weight

L5X5X5/16 is an equal-leg steel angle with equal 5 in legs and a 5/16 in thickness, weighing 10.3 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

L5X5X5/16 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 15 in127 mm
Leg 25 in127 mm
Thickness5/16 in7.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density3.03 in²19.5 cm²
Weight10.3 lb/ft15.3 kg/m

What does L5X5X5/16 weigh and cost?

L5X5X5/16 weighs 10.3 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $9.48 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
206 lbs
Material cost
$189.52

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