Steel Section Catalog
SHS 100x6
EN — Square Hollow Section
Square Hollow Sections (SHS) are tubular profiles with equal sides, ideal for columns and compression members due to their uniform buckling resistance in all directions.
Also known as: PTR 100x100 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 100x100 (Argentina)
The SHS 100x6 steel profile weighs 16.8 kg/m (11.29 lb/ft), has a depth of 100 mm (3.94 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,256 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 333.59 cm⁴, Iy = 333.59 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 100 mm | 3.94 in |
| Width (b) | 100 mm | 3.94 in |
| Thickness (t) | 6 mm | 0.24 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 12 mm | 0.47 in |
| Weight | 16.8 kg/m | 11.29 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,256 mm² | 3.497 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 333.59 cm⁴ | 8.01 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 333.59 cm⁴ | 8.01 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 66.72 cm³ | 4.072 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 66.72 cm³ | 4.072 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 79.63 cm³ | 4.859 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 79.63 cm³ | 4.859 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 3.85 cm | 1.516 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 3.85 cm | 1.516 in |
Beam Calculator— SHS 100x6
3D preview unavailable
Your device does not support WebGL. The 2D diagram below is still fully functional.
mfixed @ 0mfixed @ 6m→kN/m
Results — SHS 100x6
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
25.29 mm
L/237
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
Standard:
