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SHS 160×160×12.5 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
SHS 160×160×12.5: 56.6 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
SHS 160×160×12.5 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 38.03 lb/ft | 56.60 kg/m |
| Height | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| Width | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| t | 0.492 in | 12.500 mm |
| Area | 11.18 in² | 7,210.00 mm² |
| Ix | 61.98 in⁴ | 25,800,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 61.98 in⁴ | 25,800,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 19.65 in³ | 322,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 19.65 in³ | 322,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 24.10 in³ | 395,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 24.10 in³ | 395,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.35 in | 59.80 mm |
| ry | 2.35 in | 59.80 mm |
| J | 99.94 in⁴ | 41,600,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 160×160×12.5.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 260×260×7.1
- Weight
- 56.0 kg/m (-1.1%)
- Depth
- 260.0 mm (+62%)
- Ix
- 75,700,000 mm⁴ (+193%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 180×180×11
- Weight
- 57.4 kg/m (+1.4%)
- Depth
- 180.0 mm (+12%)
- Ix
- 34,400,000 mm⁴ (+33%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
SHS 180×180×8
- Weight
- 42.7 kg/m (-25%)
- Depth
- 180.0 mm (+12%)
- Ix
- 26,600,000 mm⁴ (+3.1%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology