Complete SHS (Square Hollow Section) pipe weight chart for all standard sizes as per IS:4923. From 20×20mm to 200×200mm with all standard wall thicknesses. Free PDF download.
| Size (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Weight (kg/m) | 6m Pipe (kg) | 12m Pipe (kg) | kg/ft | lbs/ft | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS:4923 standard. Values for reference only. © PipeWeightCalculator.com | |||||||
Comparing SHS square pipe weight vs equivalent round pipe for similar cross-section:
| Approx Size | Square SHS (kg/m) | Round CHS (kg/m) | SHS vs CHS | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~25mm / 1 inch | 25×25×2 = 1.49 | 26.7×2.3 = 1.33 | +12% | SHS heavier for same perimeter |
| ~50mm / 2 inch | 50×50×3 = 4.43 | 48.3×3.2 = 3.56 | +24% | SHS much higher section modulus |
| ~75mm / 3 inch | 75×75×4 = 8.92 | 73.0×3.6 = 7.79 | +14% | SHS preferred for columns |
| ~100mm / 4 inch | 100×100×5 = 14.92 | 101.6×4.0 = 9.66 | +54% | SHS much better torsional rigidity |
Square hollow section (SHS) pipes — also called square steel tubes or square box sections — are structural steel profiles with a square cross-section. They combine high strength with excellent torsional rigidity, making them ideal for columns, frames, and structures where loads come from multiple directions.
In India, square pipes are manufactured as per IS:4923 (Hollow Steel Sections for Structural Use) in sizes from 20×20mm to 250×250mm with various wall thicknesses from 1.6mm to 10mm.
Gate frames, window grills, light furniture
Heavy gates, shelving frames, machine guards
Structural columns, industrial frames
Heavy structural, industrial plant