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SHS 260×260×10 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 260×260×10 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 | 52.21 lb/ft | 77.70 kg/m |
| Height | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| Width | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| t | 0.394 in | 10.000 mm |
| Area | 15.33 in² | 9,890.00 mm² |
| Ix | 245.06 in⁴ | 102,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 245.06 in⁴ | 102,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 48.09 in³ | 788,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 48.09 in³ | 788,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 56.39 in³ | 924,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 56.39 in³ | 924,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 4.02 in | 102.00 mm |
| ry | 4.02 in | 102.00 mm |
| J | 382.00 in⁴ | 159,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 260×260×10.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 250×250×10
- Weight
- 74.5 kg/m (-4.1%)
- Depth
- 250.0 mm (-3.8%)
- Ix
- 90,600,000 mm⁴ (-11%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 300×300×8.8
- Weight
- 79.8 kg/m (+2.7%)
- Depth
- 300.0 mm (+15%)
- Ix
- 143,000,000 mm⁴ (+40%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 300×300×6.3
- Weight
- 57.8 kg/m (-26%)
- Depth
- 300.0 mm (+15%)
- Ix
- 105,000,000 mm⁴ (+2.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology