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SHS 60×60×5.6 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
SHS 60×60×5.6: 9.3 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
SHS 60×60×5.6 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.25 lb/ft | 9.30 kg/m |
| Height | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| Width | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 1.83 in² | 1,180.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.38 in⁴ | 574,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.38 in⁴ | 574,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.17 in³ | 19,100.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.17 in³ | 19,100.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.46 in³ | 23,900.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.46 in³ | 23,900.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.87 in | 22.00 mm |
| ry | 0.87 in | 22.00 mm |
| J | 2.26 in⁴ | 939,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 60×60×5.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 50×50×7.1
- Weight
- 9.1 kg/m (-1.7%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (-17%)
- Ix
- 345,000 mm⁴ (-40%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×4
- Weight
- 9.4 kg/m (+1.2%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+33%)
- Ix
- 1,140,000 mm⁴ (+99%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
SHS 70×70×3
- Weight
- 6.2 kg/m (-33%)
- Depth
- 70.0 mm (+17%)
- Ix
- 590,000 mm⁴ (+2.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology