Steel Section Catalog
SHS 120x5
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 120x120 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 120x120 (Argentina)
The SHS 120x5 steel profile weighs 17.2 kg/m (11.56 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,300 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 507.92 cm⁴, Iy = 507.92 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 120 mm | 4.72 in |
| Width (b) | 120 mm | 4.72 in |
| Thickness (t) | 5 mm | 0.20 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 10 mm | 0.39 in |
| Weight | 17.2 kg/m | 11.56 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 2,300 mm² | 3.565 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 507.92 cm⁴ | 12.20 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 507.92 cm⁴ | 12.20 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 84.65 cm³ | 5.166 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 84.65 cm³ | 5.166 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 99.25 cm³ | 6.057 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 99.25 cm³ | 6.057 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 4.7 cm | 1.850 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 4.7 cm | 1.850 in |
Beam Calculator— SHS 120x5
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Results — SHS 120x5
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
16.61 mm
L/361
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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