L 40x40x5 KS · Weight & Dimensions

KS, 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 40x40x5 (UK)

The L 40x40x5 steel profile weighs 3.0 kg/m (1.98 lb/ft), has a depth of 40 mm (1.57 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 375 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5.561 cm⁴, Iy = 5.561 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	40 mm	1.57 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Weight	3.0 kg/m	1.98 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	375 mm²	0.581 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5.56 cm⁴	0.13 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5.56 cm⁴	0.13 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1.97 cm³	0.120 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.97 cm³	0.120 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	2.96 cm³	0.181 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	2.96 cm³	0.181 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.22 cm	0.479 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.22 cm	0.479 in