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RHS 250×150×8.8 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 250×150×8.8 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 | 35.08 lb/ft | 52.20 kg/m |
| Height | 9.84 in | 250.00 mm |
| Width | 5.91 in | 150.00 mm |
| t | 0.346 in | 8.800 mm |
| Area | 10.31 in² | 6,650.00 mm² |
| Ix | 133.34 in⁴ | 55,500,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 59.82 in⁴ | 24,900,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 27.09 in³ | 444,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 20.20 in³ | 331,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 33.26 in³ | 545,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 23.25 in³ | 381,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 3.59 in | 91.30 mm |
| ry | 2.41 in | 61.20 mm |
| J | 131.18 in⁴ | 54,600,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 250×150×8.8.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 200×150×10
- Weight
- 51.0 kg/m (-2.3%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (-20%)
- Ix
- 35,700,000 mm⁴ (-36%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 200×100×12.5
- Weight
- 52.7 kg/m (+1.0%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (-20%)
- Ix
- 31,400,000 mm⁴ (-43%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 250×100×12.5
- Weight
- 62.5 kg/m (+20%)
- Depth
- 250.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 56,200,000 mm⁴ (+1.3%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology