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SHS 70×70×4 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 70×70×4 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 | 5.48 lb/ft | 8.15 kg/m |
| Height | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| Width | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| t | 0.157 in | 4.000 mm |
| Area | 1.61 in² | 1,040.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.79 in⁴ | 747,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.79 in⁴ | 747,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.30 in³ | 21,300.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.30 in³ | 21,300.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.56 in³ | 25,500.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.56 in³ | 25,500.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.06 in | 26.80 mm |
| ry | 1.06 in | 26.80 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 70×70×4.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×3.2
- Weight
- 7.6 kg/m (-6.4%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+14%)
- Ix
- 950,000 mm⁴ (+27%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 50×50×6.3
- Weight
- 8.3 kg/m (+2.0%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (-29%)
- Ix
- 328,000 mm⁴ (-56%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 60×60×8
- Weight
- 12.5 kg/m (+53%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (-14%)
- Ix
- 697,000 mm⁴ (-6.7%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology