L 38.1x38.1x6.35 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 38.1x38.1x6.35 (UK)

The L 38.1x38.1x6.35 steel profile weighs 3.5 kg/m (2.35 lb/ft), has a depth of 38.1 mm (1.50 in), flange width 38.1 mm (1.50 in). Cross-sectional area: 443.548 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5.766 cm⁴, Iy = 5.766 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)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Weight	3.5 kg/m	2.35 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	443.55 mm²	0.687 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5.77 cm⁴	0.14 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5.77 cm⁴	0.14 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	2.2 cm³	0.134 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.2 cm³	0.134 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	3.29 cm³	0.201 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.29 cm³	0.201 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.14 cm	0.449 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.14 cm	0.449 in