{"id":2414,"date":"2025-11-29T02:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T22:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/angle-bar\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T00:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T21:25:59","slug":"angle-bar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/en\/angle-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Angle Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.tfs-a{font-size:15.5px;line-height:2;color:#1d2b36}.tfs-a *{box-sizing:border-box}.tfs-a p{margin:0 0 14px;font-size:15.5px;line-height:2}.tfs-a strong{color:#0b2a4a}.tfs-a .tfs-lead{font-size:16.5px;background:#f5f8fc;border-inline-start:4px solid #f43904;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 20px}.tfs-a .tfs-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px;margin:0 0 22px}.tfs-a .tfs-fact{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2a4a,#14467a);color:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 10px;text-align:center}.tfs-a .tfs-fact b{display:block;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;color:#fff}.tfs-a .tfs-fact 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.tfs-pc-fields{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(130px,1fr));gap:12px}.tfs-a .tfs-pc-fields label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;font-size:13px;color:#cfdcea;margin:0;min-width:0}.tfs-a .tfs-pc-fields input,.tfs-a .tfs-pc-fields select{font:inherit;font-size:16px;direction:ltr;text-align:center;border:0;border-radius:8px;height:40px;padding:0 10px;background:#fff;color:#1d2b36;width:100%;margin:0;box-shadow:none}.tfs-a .tfs-pc-result{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;text-align:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:12px;padding:16px;margin-top:14px}.tfs-a .tfs-pc-result b{display:block;font-size:24px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.4;color:#fff}.tfs-a .tfs-pc-result span{font-size:13px;color:#cfdcea}.tfs-a .tfs-pcalc .tfs-pc-note{font-size:12.5px!important;color:#cfdcea;margin:12px 0 0;line-height:1.8}<\/style>\n<div class=\"tfs-a\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"tfs-lead\">An <strong>angle bar<\/strong> is a steel section with an L-shaped cross-section, formed by two legs at right angles. This simple section is one of the most widely used members in connections, trusses, towers and steel frames. This guide covers angle types, hot-rolled versus press-formed angles, the angle bar weight chart and applications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tfs-facts\">\n<div class=\"tfs-fact\"><b>6 and 12 m<\/b><span>Common length<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tfs-fact\"><b>90 degrees<\/b><span>Angle between legs<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tfs-fact\"><b>S235JR (St37)<\/b><span>Common steel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tfs-fact\"><b>EN 10056-1<\/b><span>Dimension standard<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"tfs-toc\"><b>On this page<\/b><a href=\"#what\">What is an angle bar?<\/a><a href=\"#types\">Types of angle bar<\/a><a href=\"#compare\">Hot-rolled versus press-formed angle<\/a><a href=\"#size\">Designation and dimensions<\/a><a href=\"#weight\">Equal-leg angle weight chart<\/a><a href=\"#steel\">Steel grades for angles<\/a><a href=\"#uses\">Applications of angle bars<\/a><a href=\"#storage\">Storage notes<\/a><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions about angle bars<\/a><a href=\"#related\">Related steel sections<\/a><a href=\"#sources\">References and standards<\/a><\/nav>\n<h2 id=\"what\">What is an angle bar?<\/h2>\n<p>An angle consists of two steel plates called <strong>legs<\/strong>, joined at 90 degrees. This shape provides a convenient surface for bolting or welding two perpendicular members, and it also performs well under axial tension and compression. Angles can be used singly, or in pairs and groups to make built-up sections.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tfs-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2902\" src=\"https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack.webp\" alt=\"Equal-leg steel angle bars stacked together\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack.webp 1200w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack-64x36.webp 64w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack-108x61.webp 108w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack-118x66.webp 118w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack-124x70.webp 124w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-stack-245x138.webp 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>End view of equal-leg angles; the two perpendicular legs form the L-shaped section.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"types\">Types of angle bar<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tfs-cards\">\n<div class=\"tfs-card\"><b>Equal-leg angle<\/b><span>Both legs have the same length. This is the most common type and is designated L a\u00d7a\u00d7t.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tfs-card\"><b>Unequal-leg angle<\/b><span>The legs have different lengths. It is used where more connection surface or stiffness is needed in one direction, and is designated L a\u00d7b\u00d7t.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tfs-card\"><b>Hot-rolled angle<\/b><span>Produced by hot rolling a steel billet. The outer corner is sharp and the inner corner has a root radius. Used for structural members.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tfs-card\"><b>Press-formed angle<\/b><span>Made by slitting sheet and bending it cold. The thickness is uniform and the corner is rounded. Mostly used for light work.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tfs-card\"><b>Galvanized angle<\/b><span>Zinc-coated after production and used in towers, outdoor structures and cable trays.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tfs-card\"><b>Stainless steel angle<\/b><span>Made of stainless steel and used in food, pharmaceutical and corrosive environments.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"compare\">Hot-rolled versus press-formed angle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tfs-tw\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Property<\/th>\n<th>Hot-rolled angle<\/th>\n<th>Press-formed angle (bent from sheet)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Process<\/td>\n<td>Hot rolling of a steel billet<\/td>\n<td>Slitting sheet and cold bending<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Outer corner<\/td>\n<td>Sharp, square<\/td>\n<td>Rounded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Inner corner<\/td>\n<td>Root radius (fillet) that stiffens the section<\/td>\n<td>Rounded, no fillet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Available thickness<\/td>\n<td>Light to heavy<\/td>\n<td>Usually light to medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Typical use<\/td>\n<td>Structural, load-bearing members<\/td>\n<td>Light fabrication, frames and trims<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"size\">Designation and dimensions<\/h2>\n<p>An angle is described by its leg lengths and thickness. For example, L 50\u00d750\u00d75 is an equal-leg angle with 50 mm legs and a thickness of 5 mm.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tfs-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2892\" src=\"https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section.webp\" alt=\"Dimensions of equal-leg and unequal-leg angle sections\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section.webp 1200w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section-64x32.webp 64w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section-108x54.webp 108w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section-118x59.webp 118w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section-140x70.webp 140w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-section-276x138.webp 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Dimension symbols for equal-leg and unequal-leg angles: leg lengths (a and b) and thickness (t).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"weight\">Equal-leg angle weight chart<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tfs-tw\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Size (mm)<\/th>\n<th>Thickness (mm)<\/th>\n<th>Cross-section (cm\u00b2)<\/th>\n<th>Mass per metre (kg)<\/th>\n<th>Mass of a 6 m length (kg)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>25 \u00d7 25<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>1.42<\/td>\n<td>1.12<\/td>\n<td>6.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30 \u00d7 30<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>1.74<\/td>\n<td>1.36<\/td>\n<td>8.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40 \u00d7 40<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>3.08<\/td>\n<td>2.42<\/td>\n<td>14.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>50 \u00d7 50<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>4.80<\/td>\n<td>3.77<\/td>\n<td>22.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>60 \u00d7 60<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>6.91<\/td>\n<td>5.42<\/td>\n<td>32.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>70 \u00d7 70<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>9.40<\/td>\n<td>7.38<\/td>\n<td>44.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>80 \u00d7 80<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>12.3<\/td>\n<td>9.63<\/td>\n<td>57.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>90 \u00d7 90<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>15.5<\/td>\n<td>12.2<\/td>\n<td>73.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>100 \u00d7 100<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>19.2<\/td>\n<td>15.0<\/td>\n<td>90.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>120 \u00d7 120<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>27.5<\/td>\n<td>21.6<\/td>\n<td>129.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>150 \u00d7 150<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>43.0<\/td>\n<td>33.8<\/td>\n<td>202.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>200 \u00d7 200<\/td>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>76.3<\/td>\n<td>59.9<\/td>\n<td>359.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tfs-small\">Nominal dimensions and masses for hot-rolled angles according to EN 10056-1. Actual mass may vary within the tolerance permitted by the standard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tfs-pcalc\" data-cfg=\"{&quot;type&quot;: &quot;angle&quot;, &quot;len&quot;: 6, &quot;loc&quot;: &quot;en-US&quot;, &quot;labels&quot;: {&quot;d&quot;: &quot;Diameter (mm)&quot;, &quot;L&quot;: &quot;Length (m)&quot;, &quot;t&quot;: &quot;Thickness (mm)&quot;, &quot;B&quot;: &quot;Width (m)&quot;, &quot;OD&quot;: &quot;Outside diameter (mm)&quot;, &quot;a&quot;: &quot;Leg length (mm)&quot;, &quot;b&quot;: &quot;Side b (mm)&quot;, &quot;S&quot;: &quot;Size&quot;}}\"><b class=\"tfs-pc-title\">Angle bar weight calculator<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"tfs-pc-fields\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tfs-pc-result\">\n<div><b class=\"tfs-pc-perm\">\u2013<\/b><span>Mass per metre (kg)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b class=\"tfs-pc-total\">\u2013<\/b><span>Total mass (kg)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tfs-pc-note\">Theoretical mass based on a density of 7850 kg\/m\u00b3; actual mass may differ slightly within the tolerance of the standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Angle weight formula<\/h3>\n<p>With the leg length (a) and thickness (t) in millimetres, the approximate mass per metre of an equal-leg angle in kilograms is:<\/p>\n<p class=\"tfs-formula\">W = (2a \u2212 t) \u00d7 t \u00d7 0.00785<\/p>\n<p>For example, a 50\u00d750\u00d75 angle weighs (100 minus 5) \u00d7 5 \u00d7 0.00785, or about 3.73 kg per metre. The table value (3.77) is slightly higher because it also includes the root radius at the inner corner.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"steel\">Steel grades for angles<\/h2>\n<p>Structural angles are normally made from non-alloy structural steels:<\/p>\n<div class=\"tfs-tw\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Grade (EN 10025-2)<\/th>\n<th>Former DIN name<\/th>\n<th>Min. yield strength (MPa)<\/th>\n<th>Tensile strength (MPa)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>S235JR<\/td>\n<td>St37-2<\/td>\n<td>235<\/td>\n<td>360 \u2013 510<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>S275JR<\/td>\n<td>St44-2<\/td>\n<td>275<\/td>\n<td>410 \u2013 560<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>S355JR<\/td>\n<td>St52-3<\/td>\n<td>355<\/td>\n<td>470 \u2013 630<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tfs-small\">Values apply to nominal thicknesses up to 16 mm, according to EN 10025-2.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"uses\">Applications of angle bars<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"tfs-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2904\" src=\"https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower.webp\" alt=\"Lattice transmission tower built from steel angles\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower.webp 1200w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower-64x36.webp 64w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower-108x61.webp 108w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower-118x66.webp 118w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower-124x70.webp 124w, https:\/\/tfstrading.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tfs-angle-tower-245x138.webp 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>A lattice transmission tower; its members are galvanized angles with bolted connections.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Structural connections:<\/strong> seat angles and web cleats in beam-to-column connections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trusses and bracing:<\/strong> members of roof trusses and bracing in buildings and industrial halls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Towers:<\/strong> lattice towers for power transmission and telecommunications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-up sections:<\/strong> latticed columns and beams made by combining several angles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frames:<\/strong> frames for doors, windows, hatches and guards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industry:<\/strong> equipment frames, industrial racking, tank supports and conveyors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"tfs-note\"><strong>Design note:<\/strong> in a single angle the line of force usually does not pass through the centroid of the section, which creates eccentricity. Design codes therefore include specific rules for single-angle members.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"storage\">Storage notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Stack lengths on supports, clear of the ground, to prevent bending and rusting.<\/li>\n<li>Keep different sizes and thicknesses apart.<\/li>\n<li>Before use, check that the legs are square and the length is straight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions about angle bars<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>What is the difference between hot-rolled and press-formed angles?<\/summary>\n<p>A hot-rolled angle has a sharp outer corner and a reinforced inner corner and suits load-bearing members. 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