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SHS 90×90×5.6 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 90×90×5.6 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 | 9.81 lb/ft | 14.60 kg/m |
| Height | 3.54 in | 90.00 mm |
| Width | 3.54 in | 90.00 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 2.88 in² | 1,860.00 mm² |
| Ix | 5.24 in⁴ | 2,180,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 5.24 in⁴ | 2,180,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.96 in³ | 48,500.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 2.96 in³ | 48,500.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 3.56 in³ | 58,300.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 3.56 in³ | 58,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.35 in | 34.30 mm |
| ry | 1.35 in | 34.30 mm |
| J | 8.34 in⁴ | 3,470,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 90×90×5.6.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 120×120×4
- Weight
- 14.4 kg/m (-1.4%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (+33%)
- Ix
- 4,100,000 mm⁴ (+88%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 100×100×5
- Weight
- 14.7 kg/m (+0.7%)
- Depth
- 100.0 mm (+11%)
- Ix
- 2,790,000 mm⁴ (+28%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 80×80×10
- Weight
- 21.1 kg/m (+45%)
- Depth
- 80.0 mm (-11%)
- Ix
- 2,140,000 mm⁴ (-1.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology