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SHS 100×100×5.6 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 100×100×5.6 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 | 10.95 lb/ft | 16.30 kg/m |
| Height | 3.94 in | 100.00 mm |
| Width | 3.94 in | 100.00 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 3.22 in² | 2,080.00 mm² |
| Ix | 7.35 in⁴ | 3,060,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 7.35 in⁴ | 3,060,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 3.73 in³ | 61,200.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 3.73 in³ | 61,200.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 4.47 in³ | 73,200.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 4.47 in³ | 73,200.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.51 in | 38.40 mm |
| ry | 1.51 in | 38.40 mm |
| J | 11.63 in⁴ | 4,840,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 100×100×5.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 90×90×6.3
- Weight
- 16.2 kg/m (-0.6%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (-10%)
- Ix
- 2,380,000 mm⁴ (-22%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×8
- Weight
- 17.5 kg/m (+7.4%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (-20%)
- Ix
- 1,890,000 mm⁴ (-38%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 90×90×8.8
- Weight
- 21.8 kg/m (+34%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (-10%)
- Ix
- 2,990,000 mm⁴ (-2.3%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology