L 38.1x38.1x3.18 CISC · Weight & Dimensions

CISC, hot-rolled sections · Angle Section

Angle sections (L shapes) are used for bracing, connections, lintels, and built-up members. Available in equal and unequal leg configurations.

Also known as: RSA 38.1x38.1x3.18 (UK)

The L 38.1x38.1x3.18 steel profile weighs 1.8 kg/m (1.22 lb/ft), has a depth of 38.1 mm (1.50 in), flange width 38.1 mm (1.50 in). Cross-sectional area: 232.204 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3.241 cm⁴, Iy = 3.241 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	38.1 mm	1.50 in
Width (b)	38.1 mm	1.50 in
Thickness (t)	3.2 mm	0.13 in
Weight	1.8 kg/m	1.22 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	232.2 mm²	0.360 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3.24 cm⁴	0.08 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3.24 cm⁴	0.08 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1.18 cm³	0.072 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.18 cm³	0.072 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1.77 cm³	0.108 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1.77 cm³	0.108 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.18 cm	0.465 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.18 cm	0.465 in