Steel Section Catalog
SHS 250x6
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 250x250 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 250x250 (Argentina)
The SHS 250x6 steel profile weighs 44.5 kg/m (29.90 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 250 mm (9.84 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,856 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,814.23 cm⁴, Iy = 5,814.23 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 250 mm | 9.84 in |
| Width (b) | 250 mm | 9.84 in |
| Thickness (t) | 6 mm | 0.24 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 12 mm | 0.47 in |
| Weight | 44.5 kg/m | 29.90 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 5,856 mm² | 9.077 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 5,814.23 cm⁴ | 139.69 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 5,814.23 cm⁴ | 139.69 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 465.14 cm³ | 28.385 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 465.14 cm³ | 28.385 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 535.93 cm³ | 32.705 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 535.93 cm³ | 32.705 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 9.96 cm | 3.921 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 9.96 cm | 3.921 in |
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Results — SHS 250x6
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
1.45 mm
L/4135
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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