L 38.1x38.1x7.9 CSG · Weight & Dimensions

CSG, 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 38.1x38.1x7.9 (UK)

The L 38.1x38.1x7.9 steel profile weighs 4.2 kg/m (2.85 lb/ft), has a depth of 38.1 mm (1.50 in), flange width 38.1 mm (1.50 in). Cross-sectional area: 539.57 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6.8 cm⁴, Iy = 6.8 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)	7.9 mm	0.31 in
Weight	4.2 kg/m	2.85 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	539.57 mm²	0.836 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6.8 cm⁴	0.16 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	6.8 cm⁴	0.16 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	2.64 cm³	0.161 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.64 cm³	0.161 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	3.96 cm³	0.242 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.96 cm³	0.242 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.12 cm	0.442 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.12 cm	0.442 in