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SHS 160×160×6.3 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
SHS 160×160×6.3: 30.1 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
SHS 160×160×6.3 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20.23 lb/ft | 30.10 kg/m |
| Height | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| Width | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| t | 0.248 in | 6.300 mm |
| Area | 5.94 in² | 3,830.00 mm² |
| Ix | 36.04 in⁴ | 15,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 36.04 in⁴ | 15,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 11.41 in³ | 187,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 11.41 in³ | 187,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 13.43 in³ | 220,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 13.43 in³ | 220,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.46 in | 62.60 mm |
| ry | 2.46 in | 62.60 mm |
| J | 55.98 in⁴ | 23,300,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 160×160×6.3.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 140×140×7.1
- Weight
- 29.2 kg/m (-3.0%)
- Depth
- 140.0 mm (-13%)
- Ix
- 10,900,000 mm⁴ (-27%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 200×200×5
- Weight
- 30.4 kg/m (+1.0%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 24,400,000 mm⁴ (+63%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
SHS 150×150×8
- Weight
- 35.1 kg/m (+17%)
- Depth
- 150.0 mm (-6.3%)
- Ix
- 14,900,000 mm⁴ (-0.7%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology