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SHS 400×400×14.2 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 400×400×14.2 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 | 114.23 lb/ft | 170.00 kg/m |
| Height | 15.75 in | 400.00 mm |
| Width | 15.75 in | 400.00 mm |
| t | 0.559 in | 14.200 mm |
| Area | 33.64 in² | 21,700.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1,285.34 in⁴ | 535,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1,285.34 in⁴ | 535,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 163.54 in³ | 2,680,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 163.54 in³ | 2,680,000 mm³ |
| Zx | 191.00 in³ | 3,130,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 191.00 in³ | 3,130,000 mm³ |
| rx | 6.18 in | 157.00 mm |
| ry | 6.18 in | 157.00 mm |
| J | 1,994.08 in⁴ | 830,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 400×400×14.2.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 350×350×16
- Weight
- 166.0 kg/m (-2.4%)
- Depth
- 350.0 mm (-12%)
- Ix
- 389,000,000 mm⁴ (-27%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 400×400×16
- Weight
- 191.0 kg/m (+12%)
- Depth
- 400.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 593,000,000 mm⁴ (+11%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 400×400×12.5
- Weight
- 151.0 kg/m (-11%)
- Depth
- 400.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 478,000,000 mm⁴ (-11%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology