40×40×2.5 SHS Weight, Dimensions and IS 4923 Properties
40×40×2.5 SHS weighs 2.87 kg per metre as per IS 4923:1997.
- One 6-metre length weighs 17.22 kg · one 12-metre length weighs 34.44 kg
- 40 × 40 mm square section · wall thickness 2.5 mm
- Cross-sectional area 3.65 cm² · Ixx = 6.1 cm⁴
40×40×2.5 SHS is a standard square hollow section manufactured to IS 4923:1997 by Tata Structura YST 240. At 2.87 kg/m it is used for light gate and similar structural applications where a square hollow profile with defined sectional properties is required.
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IS 4923:1997 Dimensions and Sectional Properties
| Property | Symbol | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside dimension | B | mm | 40 |
| Wall thickness | t | mm | 2.5 |
| Cross-sectional area | A | cm² | 3.65 |
| Mass per metre | — | kg/m | 2.87 |
| Moment of inertia | Ixx = Iyy | cm⁴ | 6.1 |
| Elastic section modulus | Zxx = Zyy | cm³ | 3.05 |
| Radius of gyration | rxx = ryy | cm | 1.29 |
Outside dimensions and wall thickness as per IS 4923:1997. Cross-sectional area and mass per metre from IS 4923:1997 Table 2. Sectional properties calculated from IS 4923 geometry. SHS is doubly symmetric — Ixx = Iyy, Zxx = Zyy, rxx = ryy. Mass tolerance: ±6% per individual piece as per IS 4923:1997 Clause 10.
Common Applications of 40×40×2.5 SHS
40×40×2.5 SHS is used in light gate and related structural framing. The square hollow profile provides equal stiffness about both axes, making it well suited for columns, posts, and members loaded in biaxial bending. Tata Structura YST 240 supply this section in YST 310 and YST 355 grade to IS 4923:1997 from stock at major steel distributors across India.
Worked Example
A fabricator in Jaipur needs 8 gate frames of 40×40×2.5 SHS, each 3.0 m long, for a light gate. Total length = 8 × 3.0 = 24.0 m. Weight = 24.0 × 2.87 = 68.9 kg. At a market rate of ₹65,000 per tonne (May 2026), material cost is approximately ₹4,477 before cutting and fabrication.
Related IS 4923 Sections
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of 40×40×2.5 SHS per metre?
40×40×2.5 SHS weighs 2.87 kg per metre as per IS 4923:1997. For a standard 6-metre length, the total weight is 17.22 kg. For a 12-metre length, total weight is 34.44 kg.
40×40×2.5 square hollow section ka weight kitna hota hai?
IS 4923:1997 ke according, 40×40×2.5 square hollow section ka weight 2.87 kg/m hota hai. 6 metre ki ek length ka total weight 17.22 kg hoga. Zyada accurate calculation ke liye upar diya gaya calculator use karein.
What are the dimensions and wall thickness of 40×40×2.5 SHS?
40×40×2.5 SHS per IS 4923:1997 has an outside dimension of 40 × 40 mm and a wall thickness of 2.5 mm. The cross-sectional area is 3.65 cm². Mass tolerance is ±6% per piece as per IS 4923:1997 Clause 10.
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