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SHS 260×260×12.5 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 260×260×12.5 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 | 64.37 lb/ft | 95.80 kg/m |
| Height | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| Width | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| t | 0.492 in | 12.500 mm |
| Area | 18.91 in² | 12,200.00 mm² |
| Ix | 297.91 in⁴ | 124,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 297.91 in⁴ | 124,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 58.03 in³ | 951,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 58.03 in³ | 951,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 68.96 in³ | 1,130,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 68.96 in³ | 1,130,000 mm³ |
| rx | 3.98 in | 101.00 mm |
| ry | 3.98 in | 101.00 mm |
| J | 466.09 in⁴ | 194,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 260×260×12.5.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 350×350×8.8
- Weight
- 93.6 kg/m (-2.3%)
- Depth
- 350.0 mm (+35%)
- Ix
- 231,000,000 mm⁴ (+86%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 400×400×8
- Weight
- 97.9 kg/m (+2.2%)
- Depth
- 400.0 mm (+54%)
- Ix
- 319,000,000 mm⁴ (+157%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 250×250×14.2
- Weight
- 103.0 kg/m (+7.5%)
- Depth
- 250.0 mm (-3.8%)
- Ix
- 121,000,000 mm⁴ (-2.4%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology