SHS 170x170x6 NBE EA-95 · Weight & Dimensions

NBE EA-95, 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 170x170 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 170x170 (Argentina)

The SHS 170x170x6 steel profile weighs 29.9 kg/m (20.11 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,812.389 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,679.06 cm⁴, Iy = 1,679.06 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	170 mm	6.69 in
Width (b)	170 mm	6.69 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	15 mm	0.59 in
Weight	29.9 kg/m	20.11 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,812.39 mm²	5.909 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,679.06 cm⁴	40.34 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,679.06 cm⁴	40.34 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	197.54 cm³	12.054 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	197.54 cm³	12.054 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	231.76 cm³	14.143 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	231.76 cm³	14.143 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.64 cm	2.613 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.64 cm	2.613 in