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RHS 260×140×5.6 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 260×140×5.6 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 | 22.78 lb/ft | 33.90 kg/m |
| Height | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| Width | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 6.70 in² | 4,320.00 mm² |
| Ix | 94.18 in⁴ | 39,200,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 36.04 in⁴ | 15,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 18.37 in³ | 301,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 13.06 in³ | 214,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 22.46 in³ | 368,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 14.65 in³ | 240,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 3.75 in | 95.20 mm |
| ry | 2.32 in | 58.90 mm |
| J | 82.17 in⁴ | 34,200,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 260×140×5.6.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 160×80×10
- Weight
- 33.7 kg/m (-0.6%)
- Depth
- 160.0 mm (-38%)
- Ix
- 12,800,000 mm⁴ (-67%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 200×100×8
- Weight
- 35.1 kg/m (+3.5%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (-23%)
- Ix
- 22,300,000 mm⁴ (-43%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 200×120×14.2
- Weight
- 63.3 kg/m (+87%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (-23%)
- Ix
- 39,100,000 mm⁴ (-0.3%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology