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SHS 70×70×7.1 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 70×70×7.1 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 | 9.14 lb/ft | 13.60 kg/m |
| Height | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| Width | 2.76 in | 70.00 mm |
| t | 0.280 in | 7.100 mm |
| Area | 2.68 in² | 1,730.00 mm² |
| Ix | 2.69 in⁴ | 1,120,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 2.69 in⁴ | 1,120,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.95 in³ | 32,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.95 in³ | 32,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 2.46 in³ | 40,300.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 2.46 in³ | 40,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.00 in | 25.40 mm |
| ry | 1.00 in | 25.40 mm |
| J | 4.44 in⁴ | 1,850,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 70×70×7.1.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 90×90×5
- Weight
- 13.1 kg/m (-3.7%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (+29%)
- Ix
- 2,000,000 mm⁴ (+79%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×6.3
- Weight
- 14.2 kg/m (+4.4%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+14%)
- Ix
- 1,620,000 mm⁴ (+45%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×4
- Weight
- 9.4 kg/m (-31%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (+14%)
- Ix
- 1,140,000 mm⁴ (+1.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology