L7X4X1/2 Dimensions & Weight

L7X4X1/2 is an unequal-leg steel angle with 7 in and 4 in legs and a 1/2 in thickness, weighing 17.9 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

L7X4X1/2 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 17 in177.8 mm
Leg 24 in101.6 mm
Thickness1/2 in12.7 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density5.26 in²33.9 cm²
Weight17.9 lb/ft26.6 kg/m

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

What does L7X4X1/2 weigh and cost?

L7X4X1/2 weighs 17.9 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $16.47 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
358 lbs
Material cost
$329.36

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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