L 55x55x6 IS · Weight & Dimensions

IS, 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 55x55x6 (UK)

The L 55x55x6 steel profile weighs 4.9 kg/m (3.30 lb/ft), has a depth of 55 mm (2.17 in), flange width 55 mm (2.17 in). Cross-sectional area: 624 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 17.74 cm⁴, Iy = 17.74 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	55 mm	2.17 in
Width (b)	55 mm	2.17 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	4.9 kg/m	3.30 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	624 mm²	0.967 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	17.74 cm⁴	0.43 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	17.74 cm⁴	0.43 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	4.54 cm³	0.277 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	4.54 cm³	0.277 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	6.82 cm³	0.416 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	6.82 cm³	0.416 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.69 cm	0.664 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.69 cm	0.664 in