L5x5x5/16 — Dimensions, Weight & Section Properties
Steel angle (L-shape) per ASTM A6 / AISC Steel Construction Manual
L5x5x5/16 is a hot-rolled steel angle with equal 5 in (127 mm) legs, 0.313 in thick, weighing 10.3 pounds per foot (15.3 kg/m). All values below are the standard AISC published section properties, with metric equivalents alongside.
Typical uses: bracing, lintels, shelf supports, frames, and connection material. Angles are weak about their minor axis — long unbraced angles need lateral restraint. For a quick check, see the deflection example below or open the beam calculator.
Dimensions
| Long leg | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Equal leg | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Thickness t | 0.313 in (8 mm) |
Weight & Cross-Section
| Weight per foot | 10.3 lb/ft (15.3 kg/m) |
| 20 ft bar | 206 lb |
| 40 ft bar | 412 lb |
| Area A | 3.03 in² (19.5 cm²) |
Section Properties (strong / weak axis)
| Moment of inertia Ix | 7.44 in⁴ (310 cm⁴) |
| Section modulus Sx | 2.04 in³ (33 cm³) |
| Radius of gyration rx | 1.57 in |
| Moment of inertia Iy | 7.44 in⁴ (310 cm⁴) |
| Section modulus Sy | 2.04 in³ (33 cm³) |
| Radius of gyration ry | 1.57 in |
Compared with the neighbouring sizes
| Shape | legs (in) | lb/ft | Ix (in⁴) | Sx (in³) | Δ weight | Δ Ix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L5x5x5/16 (this page) | 5 × 5 | 10.3 | 7.44 | 2.04 | — | — |
| L5x5x3/8 | 5 × 5 | 12.3 | 8.76 | 2.41 | +19 % | +18 % |
Deflection example
A simply supported L5x5x5/16 spanning 8 ft with a 10 kip point load at midspan deflects 0.85 in (E = 29,000 ksi, Ix = 7.44 in⁴). The L/360 serviceability limit for this span is 0.27 in — the shape does NOT pass this quick check.
Calculate with your own span and load →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a L5x5x5/16 angle weigh?
L5x5x5/16 weighs 10.3 pounds per foot (15.3 kg/m). A 20 ft bar weighs 206 lb and a 40 ft bar 412 lb.
What are the dimensions of a L5x5x5/16?
L5x5x5/16 has two equal 5 in (127 mm) legs, both 0.313 in thick. Angle legs are measured outside-to-outside, and both legs share the same thickness.
What are the dimensions of a L5x5x5/16 in mm?
L5x5x5/16 has two equal 127 mm legs, 8 mm thick. In metric section properties: Ix = 310 cm⁴, Sx = 33 cm³.
How much does a L5x5x5/16 weigh in kg?
15.3 kg per meter. A 6 m bar weighs 92 kg and a 12 m bar 184 kg — handy when ordering US shapes from metric suppliers.
What is the moment of inertia of a L5x5x5/16?
About the strong axis, Ix = 7.44 in⁴ (310 cm⁴) with section modulus Sx = 2.04 in³. About the weak axis, Iy = 7.44 in⁴ and Sy = 2.04 in³. Use the beam deflection calculator to turn these into deflection and stress for your span and load.
L5x5x5/16 or L5x5x3/8 — what does one size up change?
L5x5x3/8 is about 19% heavier (12.3 vs 10.3 lb/ft) but about 18% stiffer (Ix 8.76 vs 7.44 in⁴). Going one step up within the same depth group is usually the cheapest way to cut deflection.
Values are entered from the governing standard’s published tables and cross-checked programmatically against its mass and section formulas before publication. Spotted an error? Write to advertising@metalabout.net — verified corrections ship within days. About