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SHS 40×40×3.2 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
SHS 40×40×3.2: 3.61 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
SHS 40×40×3.2 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.43 lb/ft | 3.61 kg/m |
| Height | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| Width | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| t | 0.126 in | 3.200 mm |
| Area | 0.71 in² | 460.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.25 in⁴ | 102,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.25 in⁴ | 102,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.31 in³ | 5,110.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.31 in³ | 5,110.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.38 in³ | 6,280.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.38 in³ | 6,280.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.59 in | 14.90 mm |
| ry | 0.59 in | 14.90 mm |
| J | 0.40 in⁴ | 165,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 40×40×3.2.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 40×40×3
- Weight
- 3.4 kg/m (-5.5%)
- Depth
- 40.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 97,800 mm⁴ (-4.1%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 40×40×3.6
- Weight
- 4.0 kg/m (+11%)
- Depth
- 40.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 111,000 mm⁴ (+8.8%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
SHS 40×40×2.9
- Weight
- 3.3 kg/m (-8.3%)
- Depth
- 40.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 95,400 mm⁴ (-6.5%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology