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SHS 40×40×5 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 40×40×5 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 | 3.55 lb/ft | 5.28 kg/m |
| Height | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| Width | 1.57 in | 40.00 mm |
| t | 0.197 in | 5.000 mm |
| Area | 1.04 in² | 673.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.32 in⁴ | 134,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.32 in⁴ | 134,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.41 in³ | 6,680.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.41 in³ | 6,680.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.53 in³ | 8,660.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.53 in³ | 8,660.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.56 in | 14.10 mm |
| ry | 0.56 in | 14.10 mm |
| J | 0.54 in⁴ | 225,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 40×40×5.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 50×50×3.6
- Weight
- 5.1 kg/m (-2.7%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 232,000 mm⁴ (+73%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 60×60×3
- Weight
- 5.3 kg/m (+0.2%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (+50%)
- Ix
- 362,000 mm⁴ (+170%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 40×40×5.6
- Weight
- 5.8 kg/m (+9.5%)
- Depth
- 40.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 141,000 mm⁴ (+5.2%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology