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SHS 160×160×8.8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
SHS 160×160×8.8 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 | 27.62 lb/ft | 41.10 kg/m |
| Height | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| Width | 6.30 in | 160.00 mm |
| t | 0.346 in | 8.800 mm |
| Area | 8.12 in² | 5,240.00 mm² |
| Ix | 47.57 in⁴ | 19,800,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 47.57 in⁴ | 19,800,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 15.07 in³ | 247,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 15.07 in³ | 247,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 18.00 in³ | 295,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 18.00 in³ | 295,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.42 in | 61.40 mm |
| ry | 2.42 in | 61.40 mm |
| J | 74.96 in⁴ | 31,200,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 160×160×8.8.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 120×120×12.5
- Weight
- 40.9 kg/m (-0.5%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (-25%)
- Ix
- 9,820,000 mm⁴ (-50%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 200×200×7.1
- Weight
- 42.6 kg/m (+3.6%)
- Depth
- 200.0 mm (+25%)
- Ix
- 33,400,000 mm⁴ (+69%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 140×140×16
- Weight
- 60.1 kg/m (+46%)
- Depth
- 140.0 mm (-13%)
- Ix
- 19,200,000 mm⁴ (-3.0%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology