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SHS 70×70×5.6 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 70×70×5.6 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 | 7.46 lb/ft | 11.10 kg/m |
| Height | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| Width | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 2.19 in² | 1,410.00 mm² |
| Ix | 2.30 in⁴ | 959,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 2.30 in⁴ | 959,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.67 in³ | 27,400.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.67 in³ | 27,400.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 2.06 in³ | 33,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 2.06 in³ | 33,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.03 in | 26.10 mm |
| ry | 1.03 in | 26.10 mm |
| J | 3.72 in⁴ | 1,550,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 70×70×5.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 100×100×3.6
- Weight
- 10.8 kg/m (-2.7%)
- Depth
- 100.0 mm (+43%)
- Ix
- 2,120,000 mm⁴ (+121%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 60×60×7.1
- Weight
- 11.4 kg/m (+2.7%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (-14%)
- Ix
- 658,000 mm⁴ (-31%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×3.2
- Weight
- 7.6 kg/m (-31%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+14%)
- Ix
- 950,000 mm⁴ (-0.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology