L8×4×1/2 angle

L8×4×1/2 weighs 19.6 lb per foot. Detailing dimensions and section properties below come from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

Detailing dimensions

Long leg8"
Short leg4"
Thickness (t)1/2"
k (detailing)1"

Section properties

Weight19.6 lb/ft
Area (A)5.8 in²
Ix38.6 in⁴
Sx7.48 in³
Zx13.1 in³
rx2.58 in
Iy6.75 in⁴
Sy2.15 in³
Zy3.91 in³
ry1.08 in
J0.501 in⁴

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need L8×4×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing