L6X6X5/16 Dimensions & Weight

L6X6X5/16 is an equal-leg steel angle with equal 6 in legs and a 5/16 in thickness, weighing 12.4 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

L6X6X5/16 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 16 in152.4 mm
Leg 26 in152.4 mm
Thickness5/16 in7.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density3.64 in²23.5 cm²
Weight12.4 lb/ft18.5 kg/m

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

What does L6X6X5/16 weigh and cost?

L6X6X5/16 weighs 12.4 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $11.41 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
248 lbs
Material cost
$228.16

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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