SHS 32x32x2.5 SAISC · Weight & Dimensions

SAISC, 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 32x32 cal 13 (México) · Caño estructural 32x32 (Argentina)

The SHS 32x32x2.5 steel profile weighs 2.1 kg/m (1.44 lb/ft), has a depth of 32 mm (1.26 in), flange width 32 mm (1.26 in). Cross-sectional area: 278.905 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3.922 cm⁴, Iy = 3.922 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2.5 mm ≈ 12 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	32 mm	1.26 in
Width (b)	32 mm	1.26 in
Thickness (t)	2.5 mm	0.10 in
Fillet radius (r)	5 mm	0.20 in
Weight	2.1 kg/m	1.44 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	278.9 mm²	0.432 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3.92 cm⁴	0.09 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3.92 cm⁴	0.09 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	2.45 cm³	0.150 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.45 cm³	0.150 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	3.02 cm³	0.184 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.02 cm³	0.184 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.19 cm	0.467 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.19 cm	0.467 in