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RHS 180×60×8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN Rectangular hollow sections · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
RHS 180×60×8 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 | 18.55 lb/ft | 27.60 kg/m |
| Height | 7.09 in | 180.00 mm |
| Width | 2.36 in | 60.00 mm |
| t | 0.315 in | 8.000 mm |
| Area | 5.46 in² | 3,520.00 mm² |
| Ix | 29.79 in⁴ | 12,400,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 4.83 in⁴ | 2,010,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 8.42 in³ | 138,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 4.08 in³ | 66,900.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 11.23 in³ | 184,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 4.91 in³ | 80,400.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.34 in | 59.40 mm |
| ry | 0.94 in | 23.90 mm |
| J | 14.17 in⁴ | 5,900,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 180×60×8.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 120×80×10
- Weight
- 27.4 kg/m (-0.7%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (-33%)
- Ix
- 6,090,000 mm⁴ (-51%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 200×100×6.3
- Weight
- 28.1 kg/m (+1.8%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (+11%)
- Ix
- 18,300,000 mm⁴ (+48%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 200×100×4
- Weight
- 18.2 kg/m (-34%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (+11%)
- Ix
- 12,200,000 mm⁴ (-1.6%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology