L6X4X7/8 Dimensions & Weight

L6X4X7/8 is an unequal-leg steel angle with 6 in and 4 in legs and a 7/8 in thickness, weighing 27.2 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

L6X4X7/8 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 16 in152.4 mm
Leg 24 in101.6 mm
Thickness7/8 in22.2 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density7.99 in²51.5 cm²
Weight27.2 lb/ft40.5 kg/m

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

What does L6X4X7/8 weigh and cost?

L6X4X7/8 weighs 27.2 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $25.02 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
544 lbs
Material cost
$500.48

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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