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RHS 260×180×8.8 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 260×180×8.8 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 | 38.77 lb/ft | 57.70 kg/m |
| Height | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| Width | 7.09 in | 180.00 mm |
| t | 0.346 in | 8.800 mm |
| Area | 11.39 in² | 7,350.00 mm² |
| Ix | 166.73 in⁴ | 69,400,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 93.94 in⁴ | 39,100,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 32.59 in³ | 534,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 26.55 in³ | 435,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 39.36 in³ | 645,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 30.51 in³ | 500,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 3.83 in | 97.20 mm |
| ry | 2.87 in | 73.00 mm |
| J | 188.84 in⁴ | 78,600,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 260×180×8.8.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 200×120×12.5
- Weight
- 56.6 kg/m (-1.9%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (-23%)
- Ix
- 35,800,000 mm⁴ (-48%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 350×250×6.3
- Weight
- 57.8 kg/m (+0.2%)
- Depth
- 350.0 mm (+35%)
- Ix
- 132,000,000 mm⁴ (+90%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 260×140×11
- Weight
- 64.3 kg/m (+11%)
- Depth
- 260.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 70,200,000 mm⁴ (+1.2%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology