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SHS 70×70×3.6 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 70×70×3.6 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 | 4.97 lb/ft | 7.40 kg/m |
| Height | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| Width | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| t | 0.142 in | 3.600 mm |
| Area | 1.46 in² | 942.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.65 in⁴ | 686,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.65 in⁴ | 686,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.20 in³ | 19,600.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.20 in³ | 19,600.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.42 in³ | 23,300.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.42 in³ | 23,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.06 in | 27.00 mm |
| ry | 1.06 in | 27.00 mm |
| J | 2.59 in⁴ | 1,080,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 70×70×3.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 60×60×4
- Weight
- 6.9 kg/m (-6.8%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (-14%)
- Ix
- 454,000 mm⁴ (-34%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 50×50×5.6
- Weight
- 7.5 kg/m (+1.9%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (-29%)
- Ix
- 308,000 mm⁴ (-55%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 60×60×8
- Weight
- 12.5 kg/m (+69%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (-14%)
- Ix
- 697,000 mm⁴ (+1.6%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology