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RHS 260×140×8 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 260×140×8 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 | 32.05 lb/ft | 47.70 kg/m |
| Height | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| Width | 5.51 in | 140.00 mm |
| t | 0.315 in | 8.000 mm |
| Area | 9.42 in² | 6,080.00 mm² |
| Ix | 129.01 in⁴ | 53,700,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 48.77 in⁴ | 20,300,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 25.20 in³ | 413,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 17.70 in³ | 290,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 31.18 in³ | 511,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 20.20 in³ | 331,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 3.70 in | 94.00 mm |
| ry | 2.28 in | 57.80 mm |
| J | 112.92 in⁴ | 47,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 260×140×8.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 200×100×11
- Weight
- 47.0 kg/m (-1.5%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (-23%)
- Ix
- 28,600,000 mm⁴ (-47%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 300×200×6.3
- Weight
- 47.9 kg/m (+0.4%)
- Depth
- 300.0 mm (+15%)
- Ix
- 78,300,000 mm⁴ (+46%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 220×120×16
- Weight
- 75.2 kg/m (+58%)
- Depth
- 220.0 mm (-15%)
- Ix
- 54,100,000 mm⁴ (+0.7%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology