Steel Section Catalog
L 60x40x5
EN — Angle Section
Angle sections (L shapes) are used for bracing, connections, lintels, and built-up members. Available in equal and unequal leg configurations.
The L 60x40x5 steel profile weighs 3.8 kg/m (2.53 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 475 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 17.4 cm⁴, Iy = 6.27 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 60 mm | 2.36 in |
| Width (b) | 40 mm | 1.57 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 7 mm | 0.28 in |
| Weight | 3.8 kg/m | 2.53 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 475 mm² | 0.736 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 17.4 cm⁴ | 0.42 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 6.27 cm⁴ | 0.15 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 4.33 cm³ | 0.264 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 2.08 cm³ | 0.127 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 6.5 cm³ | 0.397 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 3.12 cm³ | 0.190 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 1.91 cm | 0.752 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.15 cm | 0.453 in |
Beam Calculator— L 60x40x5
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Results — L 60x40x5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
484.91 mm
L/12
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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