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40×4.0 SHS Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
ASNZS Square hollow sections · v2019.11
40×4.0 SHS: 4.09 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
40×4.0 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 | 2.75 lb/ft | 4.09 kg/m |
| Height | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| Width | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| t | 0.157 in | 4.000 mm |
| Area | 0.81 in² | 521.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.25 in⁴ | 105,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.25 in⁴ | 105,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.32 in³ | 5,250.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.32 in³ | 5,250.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.41 in³ | 6,740.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.41 in³ | 6,740.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.56 in | 14.20 mm |
| ry | 0.56 in | 14.20 mm |
| J | 0.46 in⁴ | 192,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus 40×4.0 SHS.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
50×2.8 SHS
- Weight
- 4.0 kg/m (-2.5%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 185,000 mm⁴ (+76%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
50×3.0 SHS
- Weight
- 4.2 kg/m (+3.8%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 195,000 mm⁴ (+86%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
40×3.0 SHS
- Weight
- 3.3 kg/m (-19%)
- Depth
- 40.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 93,200 mm⁴ (-11%)
Source: Australian-Sections.xlsx (Sheets 1-19) · v2019.11 · Methodology