L8X4X1 Dimensions & Weight

L8X4X1 is an unequal-leg steel angle with 8 in and 4 in legs and a 1 in thickness, weighing 37.4 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

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L8X4X1 Dimensions

Property	Imperial	Metric
Leg 1	8 in	203.2 mm
Leg 2	4 in	101.6 mm
Thickness	1 in	25.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density	10.99 in²	70.9 cm²
Weight	37.4 lb/ft	55.7 kg/m

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

What does L8X4X1 weigh and cost?

L8X4X1 weighs 37.4 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $34.41 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight

748 lbs

Material cost

$688.16

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