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SHS 250×250×16 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 250×250×16 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 | 77.28 lb/ft | 115.00 kg/m |
| Height | 9.84 in | 250.00 mm |
| Width | 9.84 in | 250.00 mm |
| t | 0.630 in | 16.000 mm |
| Area | 22.79 in² | 14,700.00 mm² |
| Ix | 319.53 in⁴ | 133,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 319.53 in⁴ | 133,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 64.69 in³ | 1,060,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 64.69 in³ | 1,060,000 mm³ |
| Zx | 78.11 in³ | 1,280,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 78.11 in³ | 1,280,000 mm³ |
| rx | 3.74 in | 95.00 mm |
| ry | 3.74 in | 95.00 mm |
| J | 506.93 in⁴ | 211,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 250×250×16.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 300×300×12.5
- Weight
- 112.0 kg/m (-2.6%)
- Depth
- 300.0 mm (+20%)
- Ix
- 194,000,000 mm⁴ (+46%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 350×350×11
- Weight
- 116.0 kg/m (+0.9%)
- Depth
- 350.0 mm (+40%)
- Ix
- 282,000,000 mm⁴ (+112%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 300×300×8
- Weight
- 72.8 kg/m (-37%)
- Depth
- 300.0 mm (+20%)
- Ix
- 131,000,000 mm⁴ (-1.5%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology