Equal Angle Steel Weight — kg/m Guide
Equal angle weight per meter depends on leg size and thickness. Open the angle sector, read kg/m on the size page, then multiply by length or use the equal-angle calculator.
Reference values
- Density (carbon steel)
- 7.85 g/cm³
- Formula fallback
- Weight = cross-section area × length × density
- Catalog
- Theoretical kg/m per standard L size
Steps
Open equal angles in the catalog
Select the equal-angle (L) section.
Choose leg × thickness
Pick the size row matching your designation (e.g. 50×50×5).
Note kg/m
Use the listed theoretical kg/m.
Calculate total
kg/m × length × quantity for procurement estimates.
Quick example
L 50×50×5 at ~3.8 kg/m × 12 m ≈ 45.6 kg per bar (verify in catalog).
FAQ
Equal vs unequal angle?
This guide covers equal legs; unequal angles use different section tables.
Can I use volume × density?
Yes for custom sizes; catalog kg/m is faster for standard L profiles.