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SHS 140×140×5.6 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 140×140×5.6 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 | 15.72 lb/ft | 23.40 kg/m |
| Height | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| Width | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 4.62 in² | 2,980.00 mm² |
| Ix | 21.41 in⁴ | 8,910,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 21.41 in⁴ | 8,910,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 7.75 in³ | 127,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 7.75 in³ | 127,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 9.09 in³ | 149,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 9.09 in³ | 149,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.15 in | 54.70 mm |
| ry | 2.15 in | 54.70 mm |
| J | 33.39 in⁴ | 13,900,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 140×140×5.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 100×100×8
- Weight
- 22.6 kg/m (-3.4%)
- Depth
- 100.0 mm (-29%)
- Ix
- 4,000,000 mm⁴ (-55%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 160×160×5
- Weight
- 24.1 kg/m (+3.0%)
- Depth
- 160.0 mm (+14%)
- Ix
- 12,200,000 mm⁴ (+37%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 120×120×11
- Weight
- 36.6 kg/m (+56%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (-14%)
- Ix
- 9,080,000 mm⁴ (+1.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology