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 in strict accordance with the conditions prescribed in regulatory documents make it possible to determine quite accurately such an important value for structural design as material weight. In this case, we are interested in metal angle. The weight of 1 meter of metal angle is a constant value for all products with the same dimensions.
| 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 | 4.870 |
| 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 | 1.160 | 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 | 2.370 | 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
Can the density of metal angle be used for precise calculations?
The density and weight values for metal angle in this article are reference values. They are suitable for preliminary estimates, but design, construction, production and other critical calculations should be checked against standards, material datasheets or measurement results.
Why can the actual weight of metal angle differ from the table?
The actual weight of metal angle depends on composition, moisture, temperature, porosity, fraction size, material grade and measurement conditions. Because of this, real values may differ from the average table data.
How do you calculate the mass of metal angle from density?
For an approximate calculation, use the formula: mass = density × volume. If the density of metal angle is given in kg/m³ and the volume is in m³, the result will be in kilograms.