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SHS 160×160×10 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
SHS 160×160×10: 46.3 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
SHS 160×160×10 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 31.11 lb/ft | 46.30 kg/m |
| Height | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| Width | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| t | 0.394 in | 10.000 mm |
| Area | 9.13 in² | 5,890.00 mm² |
| Ix | 52.61 in⁴ | 21,900,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 52.61 in⁴ | 21,900,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 16.66 in³ | 273,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 16.66 in³ | 273,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 20.08 in³ | 329,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 20.08 in³ | 329,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.40 in | 60.90 mm |
| ry | 2.40 in | 60.90 mm |
| J | 83.61 in⁴ | 34,800,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 160×160×10.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 140×140×11
- Weight
- 43.5 kg/m (-6.0%)
- Depth
- 140.0 mm (-13%)
- Ix
- 15,200,000 mm⁴ (-31%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 180×180×8.8
- Weight
- 46.7 kg/m (+0.9%)
- Depth
- 180.0 mm (+12%)
- Ix
- 28,800,000 mm⁴ (+32%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
SHS 180×180×6.3
- Weight
- 34.0 kg/m (-27%)
- Depth
- 180.0 mm (+12%)
- Ix
- 21,700,000 mm⁴ (-0.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology