Double angle
2L8X8X1/2X3/8
2L8X8X1/2X3/8 weighs 52.8 pounds per linear foot. Nominal dimensions from the AISC shape tables.
Weight per foot
52.8
lb / ft
Section dimensions
- Area
- 15.7 in²
- Depth (legs back to back)
- 8 in
- Outstanding leg
- 8 in
- Leg thickness
- 0.5 in
Weight of a 2L8X8X1/2X3/8 by length
| Length | Pounds | Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 528 | 0.264 |
| 20 ft | 1,056 | 0.528 |
| 30 ft | 1,584 | 0.792 |
| 40 ft | 2,112 | 1.056 |
| 50 ft | 2,640 | 1.320 |
| 60 ft | 3,168 | 1.584 |
Catalogue weight, not scale weight. Mill tolerance means the delivered piece will differ — for a multi-line takeoff with a CSV out, use the steel weight calculator.
Other weights in this size
- 2L8X4X7/16LLBB34.4 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X7/16SLBB34.4 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X7/16X3/4LLBB34.4 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X7/16X3/4SLBB34.4 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X7/16X3/8LLBB34.4 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X7/16X3/8SLBB34.4 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X1/2LLBB39.2 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X1/2SLBB39.2 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X1/2X3/4LLBB39.2 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X1/2X3/4SLBB39.2 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X1/2X3/8LLBB39.2 lb/ft
- 2L8X4X1/2X3/8SLBB39.2 lb/ft
Nearest weights
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Source: AISC Steel Construction Manual shape tables. Values are nominal. Search all 2,091 shapes.