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SHS 40×40×6.3 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties

EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1

SHS 40×40×6.3: 6.33 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.

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Units

Section diagram

SHS 40×40×6.3 dimensions

Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.

Section properties

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Property Imperial Metric
Weight 4.25 lb/ft 6.33 kg/m
Height 1.57 in 40.00 mm
Width 1.57 in 40.00 mm
t 0.248 in 6.300 mm
Area 1.25 in² 807.00 mm²
Ix 0.35 in⁴ 147,000.00 mm⁴
Iy 0.35 in⁴ 147,000.00 mm⁴
Sx 0.45 in³ 7,340.00 mm³
Sy 0.45 in³ 7,340.00 mm³
Zx 0.60 in³ 9,900.00 mm³
Zy 0.60 in³ 9,900.00 mm³
rx 0.53 in 13.50 mm
ry 0.53 in 13.50 mm
J 0.61 in⁴ 254,000.00 mm⁴

Alternatives

Useful nearby sections

Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 40×40×6.3.

Lighter in Square hollow sections

SHS 60×60×3.6

Weight
6.3 kg/m (-0.9%)
Depth
60.0 mm (+50%)
Ix
419,000 mm⁴ (+185%)

Heavier in Square hollow sections

SHS 70×70×3.2

Weight
6.6 kg/m (+4.7%)
Depth
70.0 mm (+75%)
Ix
623,000 mm⁴ (+324%)

Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections

SHS 40×40×5.6

Weight
5.8 kg/m (-8.7%)
Depth
40.0 mm (0.0%)
Ix
141,000 mm⁴ (-4.1%)
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Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology