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SHS 100×100×3.6 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
SHS 100×100×3.6 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 | 7.26 lb/ft | 10.80 kg/m |
| Height | 3.94 in | 100.00 mm |
| Width | 3.94 in | 100.00 mm |
| t | 0.142 in | 3.600 mm |
| Area | 2.12 in² | 1,370.00 mm² |
| Ix | 5.09 in⁴ | 2,120,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 5.09 in⁴ | 2,120,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.58 in³ | 42,300.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 2.58 in³ | 42,300.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 3.02 in³ | 49,500.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 3.02 in³ | 49,500.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.54 in | 39.20 mm |
| ry | 1.54 in | 39.20 mm |
| J | 7.88 in⁴ | 3,280,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 100×100×3.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 90×90×4
- Weight
- 10.7 kg/m (-0.9%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (-10%)
- Ix
- 1,660,000 mm⁴ (-22%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 70×70×5.6
- Weight
- 11.1 kg/m (+2.8%)
- Depth
- 70.0 mm (-30%)
- Ix
- 959,000 mm⁴ (-55%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×10
- Weight
- 21.1 kg/m (+95%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (-20%)
- Ix
- 2,140,000 mm⁴ (+0.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology