L 40x40x6 SAISC · Weight & Dimensions

SAISC, 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 40x40x6 (UK)

The L 40x40x6 steel profile weighs 3.5 kg/m (2.37 lb/ft), has a depth of 40 mm (1.57 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 451.726 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6.45 cm⁴, Iy = 6.45 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)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	3.5 kg/m	2.37 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	451.73 mm²	0.700 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6.45 cm⁴	0.15 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	6.45 cm⁴	0.15 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	2.3 cm³	0.140 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.3 cm³	0.140 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	3.45 cm³	0.211 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.45 cm³	0.211 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.19 cm	0.470 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.19 cm	0.470 in