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SHS 260×260×14.2 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 260×260×14.2 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 | 72.57 lb/ft | 108.00 kg/m |
| Height | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| Width | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| t | 0.559 in | 14.200 mm |
| Area | 21.24 in² | 13,700.00 mm² |
| Ix | 329.14 in⁴ | 137,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 329.14 in⁴ | 137,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 64.69 in³ | 1,060,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 64.69 in³ | 1,060,000 mm³ |
| Zx | 76.89 in³ | 1,260,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 76.89 in³ | 1,260,000 mm³ |
| rx | 3.93 in | 99.90 mm |
| ry | 3.93 in | 99.90 mm |
| J | 521.34 in⁴ | 217,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 260×260×14.2.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 400×400×8.8
- Weight
- 107.0 kg/m (-0.9%)
- Depth
- 400.0 mm (+54%)
- Ix
- 348,000,000 mm⁴ (+154%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 300×300×12.5
- Weight
- 112.0 kg/m (+3.7%)
- Depth
- 300.0 mm (+15%)
- Ix
- 194,000,000 mm⁴ (+42%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 250×250×16
- Weight
- 115.0 kg/m (+6.5%)
- Depth
- 250.0 mm (-3.8%)
- Ix
- 133,000,000 mm⁴ (-2.9%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology