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SHS 50×50×5.6 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 50×50×5.6 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 | 5.07 lb/ft | 7.54 kg/m |
| Height | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| Width | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 1.49 in² | 961.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.74 in⁴ | 308,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.74 in⁴ | 308,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.75 in³ | 12,300.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.75 in³ | 12,300.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.96 in³ | 15,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.96 in³ | 15,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.70 in | 17.90 mm |
| ry | 0.70 in | 17.90 mm |
| J | 1.23 in⁴ | 513,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 50×50×5.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 70×70×3.6
- Weight
- 7.4 kg/m (-1.9%)
- Depth
- 70.0 mm (+40%)
- Ix
- 686,000 mm⁴ (+123%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×3.2
- Weight
- 7.6 kg/m (+1.2%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+60%)
- Ix
- 950,000 mm⁴ (+208%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 50×50×5
- Weight
- 6.9 kg/m (-9.2%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 289,000 mm⁴ (-6.2%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology