SHS 38x38x2 Hiasa · Weight & Dimensions

Hiasa, cold-formed sections · 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 38x38 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 38x38 (Argentina)

The SHS 38x38x2 steel profile weighs 2.2 kg/m (1.46 lb/ft), has a depth of 38 mm (1.50 in), flange width 38 mm (1.50 in). Cross-sectional area: 277.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5.883 cm⁴, Iy = 5.883 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	38 mm	1.50 in
Width (b)	38 mm	1.50 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	2.2 kg/m	1.46 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	277.7 mm²	0.430 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5.88 cm⁴	0.14 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5.88 cm⁴	0.14 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.1 cm³	0.189 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	3.1 cm³	0.189 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	3.7 cm³	0.226 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.7 cm³	0.226 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.46 cm	0.573 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.46 cm	0.573 in