L6X6X1/2 Dimensions & Weight

L6X6X1/2 is an equal-leg steel angle with equal 6 in legs and a 1/2 in thickness, weighing 19.6 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

L6X6X1/2 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 16 in152.4 mm
Leg 26 in152.4 mm
Thickness1/2 in12.7 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density5.76 in²37.2 cm²
Weight19.6 lb/ft29.2 kg/m

What does L6X6X1/2 weigh and cost?

L6X6X1/2 weighs 19.6 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $18.03 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
392 lbs
Material cost
$360.64

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