L 55x55x6 Tecnometal · Weight & Dimensions

Tecnometal, 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.

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Also known as: RSA 55x55x6 (UK)

The L 55x55x6 steel profile weighs 5.0 kg/m (3.33 lb/ft), has a depth of 55 mm (2.17 in), flange width 55 mm (2.17 in). Cross-sectional area: 637.735 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 17.747 cm⁴, Iy = 17.747 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
Fillet radius (r)	8 mm	0.31 in
Weight	5.0 kg/m	3.33 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	637.73 mm²	0.988 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	17.75 cm⁴	0.43 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	17.75 cm⁴	0.43 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	4.51 cm³	0.275 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	4.51 cm³	0.275 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	6.76 cm³	0.412 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	6.76 cm³	0.412 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.67 cm	0.657 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.67 cm	0.657 in