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SHS 160×160×14.2 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
SHS 160×160×14.2: 63.3 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
SHS 160×160×14.2 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 42.54 lb/ft | 63.30 kg/m |
| Height | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| Width | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| t | 0.559 in | 14.200 mm |
| Area | 12.51 in² | 8,070.00 mm² |
| Ix | 67.51 in⁴ | 28,100,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 67.51 in⁴ | 28,100,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 21.42 in³ | 351,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 21.42 in³ | 351,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 26.61 in³ | 436,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 26.61 in³ | 436,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.32 in | 59.00 mm |
| ry | 2.32 in | 59.00 mm |
| J | 110.03 in⁴ | 45,800,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 160×160×14.2.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 260×260×8
- Weight
- 62.8 kg/m (-0.8%)
- Depth
- 260.0 mm (+62%)
- Ix
- 84,200,000 mm⁴ (+200%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 200×200×11
- Weight
- 64.3 kg/m (+1.6%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 48,300,000 mm⁴ (+72%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
SHS 180×180×8.8
- Weight
- 46.7 kg/m (-26%)
- Depth
- 180.0 mm (+12%)
- Ix
- 28,800,000 mm⁴ (+2.5%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology