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SHS 140×140×8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
SHS 140×140×8: 32.6 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
SHS 140×140×8 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 21.91 lb/ft | 32.60 kg/m |
| Height | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| Width | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| t | 0.315 in | 8.000 mm |
| Area | 6.45 in² | 4,160.00 mm² |
| Ix | 28.83 in⁴ | 12,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 28.83 in⁴ | 12,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 10.44 in³ | 171,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 10.44 in³ | 171,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 12.45 in³ | 204,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 12.45 in³ | 204,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.11 in | 53.60 mm |
| ry | 2.11 in | 53.60 mm |
| J | 45.41 in⁴ | 18,900,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 140×140×8.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 150×150×7.1
- Weight
- 31.4 kg/m (-3.7%)
- Depth
- 150.0 mm (+7.1%)
- Ix
- 13,500,000 mm⁴ (+13%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 120×120×10
- Weight
- 33.7 kg/m (+3.4%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (-14%)
- Ix
- 8,520,000 mm⁴ (-29%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
SHS 150×150×6.3
- Weight
- 28.1 kg/m (-14%)
- Depth
- 150.0 mm (+7.1%)
- Ix
- 12,200,000 mm⁴ (+1.7%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology