L2x2x3/16 Section Properties — Angle

L2x2x3/16 Section Properties

Complete geometric properties for the L2x2x3/16 (Angle) per AISC Steel Construction Manual, 16th Edition. Angle shapes (L-shapes) have an L-shaped cross section formed by two legs meeting at a right angle. They are used as bracing, lintels, shelf angles, and connections.

About Angle Shapes

Angle shapes (L-shapes) have an L-shaped cross section formed by two legs meeting at a right angle. They are used as bracing, lintels, shelf angles, and connections.

How to Use This Data

The properties listed above are used in structural engineering calculations including:

• Moment of Inertia (I) — used to calculate deflection and stiffness. Higher I = less deflection under load.
• Section Modulus (S) — used to calculate bending stress. σ = M/S, where M is the bending moment.
• Plastic Section Modulus (Z) — used in LRFD design to calculate plastic moment capacity. Mp = Fy × Z.
• Radius of Gyration (r) — used in column buckling calculations. Higher r = more resistance to buckling.
• Torsional Constant (J) — used to calculate torsional resistance and lateral-torsional buckling.
• Area (A) — used to calculate axial capacity and self-weight.

Use our interactive Section Properties Calculator to compare shapes, calculate composite sections, or look up any AISC shape. For beam design, try our Beam Calculator or Wood Beam Designer.

Data source: AISC Steel Construction Manual, 16th Edition. All dimensions in inches, areas in square inches, moments of inertia in in⁴, section moduli in in³. Values are for design reference — always verify against the current edition of the AISC Manual for final design.