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SHS 50×50×3.6 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 50×50×3.6 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 | 3.45 lb/ft | 5.14 kg/m |
| Height | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| Width | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| t | 0.142 in | 3.600 mm |
| Area | 1.01 in² | 654.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.56 in⁴ | 232,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.56 in⁴ | 232,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.57 in³ | 9,270.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.57 in³ | 9,270.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.69 in³ | 11,300.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.69 in³ | 11,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.74 in | 18.80 mm |
| ry | 0.74 in | 18.80 mm |
| J | 0.89 in⁴ | 372,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 50×50×3.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 60×60×2.9
- Weight
- 5.1 kg/m (-0.2%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (+20%)
- Ix
- 352,000 mm⁴ (+52%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 40×40×5
- Weight
- 5.3 kg/m (+2.7%)
- Depth
- 40.0 mm (-20%)
- Ix
- 134,000 mm⁴ (-42%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 50×50×4
- Weight
- 5.6 kg/m (+9.7%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 250,000 mm⁴ (+7.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology