L8X8X1 Dimensions & Weight

L8X8X1 is an equal-leg steel angle with equal 8 in legs and a 1 in thickness, weighing 51 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

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L8X8X1 Dimensions

Property	Imperial	Metric
Leg 1	8 in	203.2 mm
Leg 2	8 in	203.2 mm
Thickness	1 in	25.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density	14.99 in²	96.7 cm²
Weight	51 lb/ft	75.9 kg/m

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

What does L8X8X1 weigh and cost?

L8X8X1 weighs 51 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $46.92 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight

1,020 lbs

Material cost

$938.40

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