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SHS 60×60×8 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 60×60×8 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 | 8.40 lb/ft | 12.50 kg/m |
| Height | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| Width | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| t | 0.315 in | 8.000 mm |
| Area | 2.48 in² | 1,600.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.67 in⁴ | 697,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.67 in⁴ | 697,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.42 in³ | 23,200.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.42 in³ | 23,200.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.86 in³ | 30,400.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.86 in³ | 30,400.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.82 in | 20.90 mm |
| ry | 0.82 in | 20.90 mm |
| J | 2.83 in⁴ | 1,180,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 60×60×8.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 70×70×6.3
- Weight
- 12.3 kg/m (-1.6%)
- Depth
- 70.0 mm (+17%)
- Ix
- 1,040,000 mm⁴ (+49%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×5.6
- Weight
- 12.8 kg/m (+2.4%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+33%)
- Ix
- 1,490,000 mm⁴ (+114%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 70×70×3.6
- Weight
- 7.4 kg/m (-41%)
- Depth
- 70.0 mm (+17%)
- Ix
- 686,000 mm⁴ (-1.6%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology