What are the typical thickness ranges for A992 angle steel?

A992 angle steel thickness (leg thickness) ranges from 0.125 inches (3.18 mm) to 0.875 inches (22.23 mm). Thickness varies with leg length: smaller angles (e.g., L2x2) have thinner legs (0.125–0.375 inches), while larger angles (e.g., L8x8) have thicker legs (0.5–0.875 inches). For example, L3x3x0.25 has a 0.25-inch thickness, and L6x6x0.75 has a 0.75-inch thickness. Thickness directly impacts shear capacity and bending strength- thicker legs handle higher loads. ASTM A992/A992M-22 specifies thickness tolerances of ±0.015 inches (0.38 mm) for thicknesses ≤0.5 inches and ±0.03 inches (0.76 mm) for thicker legs. These tolerances ensure consistent performance and compatibility with fasteners (e.g., bolts, rivets) designed for specific thicknesses.