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SHS 60×60×3.6 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
SHS 60×60×3.6: 6.27 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
SHS 60×60×3.6 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.21 lb/ft | 6.27 kg/m |
| Height | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| Width | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| t | 0.142 in | 3.600 mm |
| Area | 1.24 in² | 798.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.01 in⁴ | 419,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.01 in⁴ | 419,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.85 in³ | 14,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.85 in³ | 14,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.03 in³ | 16,800.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.03 in³ | 16,800.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.90 in | 22.90 mm |
| ry | 0.90 in | 22.90 mm |
| J | 1.60 in⁴ | 665,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 60×60×3.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 70×70×3
- Weight
- 6.2 kg/m (-0.5%)
- Depth
- 70.0 mm (+17%)
- Ix
- 590,000 mm⁴ (+41%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 40×40×6.3
- Weight
- 6.3 kg/m (+1.0%)
- Depth
- 40.0 mm (-33%)
- Ix
- 147,000 mm⁴ (-65%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
SHS 60×60×4
- Weight
- 6.9 kg/m (+10%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 454,000 mm⁴ (+8.4%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology