L5X5X5/8 Dimensions & Weight

L5X5X5/8 is an equal-leg steel angle with equal 5 in legs and a 5/8 in thickness, weighing 20 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

L5X5X5/8 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 15 in127 mm
Leg 25 in127 mm
Thickness5/8 in15.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density5.88 in²37.9 cm²
Weight20 lb/ft29.8 kg/m

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

What does L5X5X5/8 weigh and cost?

L5X5X5/8 weighs 20 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $18.40 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
400 lbs
Material cost
$368.00

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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