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SHS 70×70×5 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 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 | 6.71 lb/ft | 9.99 kg/m |
| Height | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| Width | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| t | 0.197 in | 5.000 mm |
| Area | 1.97 in² | 1,270.00 mm² |
| Ix | 2.13 in⁴ | 885,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 2.13 in⁴ | 885,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.54 in³ | 25,300.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.54 in³ | 25,300.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.88 in³ | 30,800.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.88 in³ | 30,800.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.04 in | 26.40 mm |
| ry | 1.04 in | 26.40 mm |
| J | 3.41 in⁴ | 1,420,000 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.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 90×90×3.6
- Weight
- 9.7 kg/m (-3.3%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (+29%)
- Ix
- 1,520,000 mm⁴ (+72%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 50×50×8
- Weight
- 10.0 kg/m (+0.1%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (-29%)
- Ix
- 360,000 mm⁴ (-59%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×3.2
- Weight
- 7.6 kg/m (-24%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+14%)
- Ix
- 950,000 mm⁴ (+7.3%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology