Steel Section Catalog

SHS 60x5

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 60x60 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 60x60 (Argentina)

The SHS 60x5 steel profile weighs 8.1 kg/m (5.46 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,100 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 55.92 cm⁴, Iy = 55.92 cm⁴.

h=60b=60t=5
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (h)60 mm2.36 in
Width (b)60 mm2.36 in
Thickness (t)5 mm0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)10 mm0.39 in
Weight8.1 kg/m5.46 lb/ft

Section Properties

PropertyMetricImperial
Area (A)1,100 mm²1.705 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)55.92 cm⁴1.34 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)55.92 cm⁴1.34 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)18.64 cm³1.137 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)18.64 cm³1.137 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)22.75 cm³1.388 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)22.75 cm³1.388 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)2.25 cm0.886 in
Radius of gyration (ry)2.25 cm0.886 in

Beam Calculator— SHS 60x5

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Results — SHS 60x5

Mmax

15.0 kN·m

Vmax

15.0 kN

δmax

150.89 mm

L/40

R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
Standard:

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