Metal angle specific weight: weight of 1 linear meter
Metal angle is one of the most demanded forms of rolled metal. Product parameters are defined by GOST standards for the convenience of manufacturers and buyers. A steel angle is a profile with an L-shaped section. It is produced in two ways:
- hot rolling of a square steel billet;
- cold bending of a steel strip with suitable parameters.
Depending on the width of the flanges, or sides, two subtypes are distinguished:
- equal angle, with identical sides;
- unequal angle, with different side widths.
Depending on product length, there are:
- angles of measured length;
- multiple measured length;
- random length.
Rolled metal marking includes such a characteristic as accuracy level. Depending on this parameter, the angle may belong to category “A” - high accuracy, or category “V” - normal accuracy.
The dimensions and quality characteristics of a product made according to regulatory documents make it possible to determine the material weight quite accurately. In this case, we are interested in steel angle. The weight of 1 meter of steel angle is a theoretical value for products of the same size.
| Flange width, mm | Wall thickness, mm | Weight of 1 linear m, kg | Flange width, mm | Wall thickness, mm | Weight of 1 linear m, kg |
| 20 | 3 | 0.890 | 65 | 6 | 5.910 |
| 4 | 1.150 | 65 | 8 | 7.730 | |
| 25 | 3 | 1.120 | 70 | 4 | 4,390 |
| 4 | 1.460 | 70 | 5 | 5.380 | |
| 5 | 1.780 | 70 | 6 | 6.390 | |
| 30 | 3 | 1.360 | 75 | 5 | 5.800 |
| 4 | 1.780 | 75 | 6 | 6.890 | |
| 5 | 2.180 | 75 | 7 | 7.960 | |
| 35 | 3 | 1,600 | 80 | 5 | 6.780 |
| 4 | 2.100 | 80 | 6 | 7.360 | |
| 5 | 2.580 | 80 | 7 | 8.510 | |
| 40 | 3 | 1.850 | 90 | 6 | 8.330 |
| 4 | 2.420 | 90 | 7 | 9.640 | |
| 5 | 2.980 | 90 | 8 | 10.930 | |
| 45 | 3 | 2.080 | 100 | 7 | 10.790 |
| 4 | 2.730 | 100 | 8 | 12.250 | |
| 5 | 3,370 | 100 | 10 | 15.100 | |
| 50 | 3 | 2.320 | 110 | 7 | 11.890 |
| 4 | 3.050 | 110 | 8 | 13.500 | |
| 5 | 3.770 | 120 | 10 | 18.240 | |
| 60 | 4 | 3.710 | 120 | 12 | 21.670 |
| 5 | 4.580 | 125 | 16 | 29.650 | |
| 6 | 5.430 | 140 | 12 | 25.500 |
Area of use
Almost no construction project is done without using a steel angle. As an auxiliary element, it can be used as reinforcement for strengthening reinforced concrete structures and parts of buildings: foundations, roofs, walls, floors and openings. Steel angle is often used as a decorative element.
Often this type of rolled metal becomes not just auxiliary, but directly a structural element when creating lightweight metal buildings.
Angle is widely used in automotive and machine-tool construction. This popularity is due to good strength characteristics, low weight, low metal consumption and a variety of standard sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you find the weight of 1 meter of steel angle?
Use the table by leg size and thickness. Equal-leg and unequal-leg angles have different values.
How do you calculate a batch of angle steel?
Multiply the weight of 1 linear meter of the selected profile by total length. For purchasing, consider standards and rolling tolerances.
Why is table weight better than a simple formula?
The table accounts for profile shape, thickness, radii and standard dimensions. A density formula is only an approximate check.