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100×6.0 SHS Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
ASNZS Square hollow sections · v2019.11
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
100×6.0 SHS dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11.24 lb/ft | 16.72 kg/m |
| Height | 3.94 in | 100.00 mm |
| Width | 3.94 in | 100.00 mm |
| t | 0.236 in | 6.000 mm |
| Area | 3.30 in² | 2,130.00 mm² |
| Ix | 7.30 in⁴ | 3,040,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 7.30 in⁴ | 3,040,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 3.71 in³ | 60,800.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 3.71 in³ | 60,800.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 4.49 in³ | 73,500.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 4.49 in³ | 73,500.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.49 in | 37.78 mm |
| ry | 1.49 in | 37.78 mm |
| J | 12.37 in⁴ | 5,150,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 100×6.0 SHS.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
125×4.0 SHS
- Weight
- 14.8 kg/m (-12%)
- Depth
- 125.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 4,520,000 mm⁴ (+49%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
125×5.0 SHS
- Weight
- 18.1 kg/m (+8.5%)
- Depth
- 125.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 5,440,000 mm⁴ (+79%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
100×5.0 SHS
- Weight
- 14.2 kg/m (-15%)
- Depth
- 100.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 2,660,000 mm⁴ (-12%)
Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology