L8X8X1-1/8 Dimensions & Weight

L8X8X1-1/8 is an equal-leg steel angle with equal 8 in legs and a 1-1/8 in thickness, weighing 56.9 lb per foot — a stock size for lintels, frames, bracing, and heavier connection material.

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L8X8X1-1/8 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Leg 18 in203.2 mm
Leg 28 in203.2 mm
Thickness1-1/8 in28.6 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density16.72 in²107.9 cm²
Weight56.9 lb/ft84.7 kg/m

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

What does L8X8X1-1/8 weigh and cost?

L8X8X1-1/8 weighs 56.9 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $52.35 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
1,138 lbs
Material cost
$1,046.96

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