Within the UK we commonly still use the leg size of the fillet weld on drawings. However, most European countries use the throat size.

To calculate the leg size from a given throat size: Leg = √2 x Throat.

To calculate the throat size from a given leg size: Throat = Leg / √2.

For approximate size use 1.41 for √2 .

Weld leg length to throat conversion

Weld leg length to throat conversion

Weld fillet leg lenght to throat conversion table

Weld fillet leg length to throat conversion table

 

Category: Steel Connection Design
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