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SHS 40×40×4 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 40×40×4 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 | 2.95 lb/ft | 4.39 kg/m |
| Height | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| Width | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| t | 0.157 in | 4.000 mm |
| Area | 0.87 in² | 559.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.28 in⁴ | 118,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.28 in⁴ | 118,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.36 in³ | 5,910.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.36 in³ | 5,910.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.45 in³ | 7,440.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.45 in³ | 7,440.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.57 in | 14.50 mm |
| ry | 0.57 in | 14.50 mm |
| J | 0.47 in⁴ | 195,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 40×40×4.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 50×50×3
- Weight
- 4.4 kg/m (-0.9%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 202,000 mm⁴ (+71%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 50×50×3.2
- Weight
- 4.6 kg/m (+5.2%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 212,000 mm⁴ (+80%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 40×40×3.6
- Weight
- 4.0 kg/m (-8.7%)
- Depth
- 40.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 111,000 mm⁴ (-5.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology