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SHS 140×140×8.8 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 140×140×8.8 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 | 23.92 lb/ft | 35.60 kg/m |
| Height | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| Width | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| t | 0.346 in | 8.800 mm |
| Area | 7.04 in² | 4,540.00 mm² |
| Ix | 30.99 in⁴ | 12,900,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 30.99 in⁴ | 12,900,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 11.23 in³ | 184,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 11.23 in³ | 184,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 13.49 in³ | 221,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 13.49 in³ | 221,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.10 in | 53.30 mm |
| ry | 2.10 in | 53.30 mm |
| J | 49.25 in⁴ | 20,500,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 140×140×8.8.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 150×150×8
- Weight
- 35.1 kg/m (-1.4%)
- Depth
- 150.0 mm (+7.1%)
- Ix
- 14,900,000 mm⁴ (+16%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 120×120×11
- Weight
- 36.6 kg/m (+2.8%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (-14%)
- Ix
- 9,080,000 mm⁴ (-30%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 150×150×7.1
- Weight
- 31.4 kg/m (-12%)
- Depth
- 150.0 mm (+7.1%)
- Ix
- 13,500,000 mm⁴ (+4.7%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology