Structural Steel Shapes are usually ordered as specification ASTM-A36.

This Standard of the American Society for Testing and Materials is issued under the designation A-36.

All size available as hot dipped galvanized

Conforms to A-36 and A-572.
Standard lengths 20' and 40'
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Material

Steel

Shapeform

Structural Angles

Size

3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/8 inches

Working Decimal Equivalent

3.500 x 2.500 x 0.375 inches88.9 x 63.5 x 9.525 mm

Size - A

3 1/2 inches

Size - B

2 1/2 inches

Size - C

3/8 inches

Estimated Weight

7.2 lbs/ft10.7147808 kg/m

Estimated Weight per 20 ft. Length

144 lbs65.232 kg

Estimated Weight per 30 ft. Length

216 lbs97.848 kg

Estimated Weight per 40 ft. Length

288 lbs130.464 kg

Standard Length

20 ft40 ft

Typical Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength

56000 to 80000 psi

Min. Yield Strength

50000 psi

Max. Carbon Content

0.26

ASTM Specification

ASTM A-36 ASTM A-572