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L 160×160×12 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN Angles · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
L 160×160×12 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 19.69 lb/ft | 29.30 kg/m |
| Width | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| Height | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| t | 0.472 in | 12.000 mm |
| Area | 5.78 in² | 3,730.00 mm² |
| Ix | 21.62 in⁴ | 9,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 21.62 in⁴ | 9,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.72 in³ | 77,300.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 4.72 in³ | 77,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.93 in | 49.10 mm |
| ry | 1.93 in | 49.10 mm |
| J | 0.47 in⁴ | 196,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus L 160×160×12.
Lighter in Angles
L 130×130×15
- Weight
- 29.0 kg/m (-1.0%)
- Depth
- 130.0 mm (-19%)
- Ix
- 5,730,000 mm⁴ (-36%)
Heavier in Angles
L 140×140×14
- Weight
- 29.4 kg/m (+0.3%)
- Depth
- 140.0 mm (-13%)
- Ix
- 6,810,000 mm⁴ (-24%)
Closest Iₓ in Angles
L 150×150×15
- Weight
- 33.8 kg/m (+15%)
- Depth
- 150.0 mm (-6.3%)
- Ix
- 8,980,000 mm⁴ (-0.2%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Eurocode 3 - UK National Annex · Methodology