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SHS 260×260×16 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 260×260×16 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 | 80.64 lb/ft | 120.00 kg/m |
| Height | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| Width | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| t | 0.630 in | 16.000 mm |
| Area | 23.72 in² | 15,300.00 mm² |
| Ix | 362.78 in⁴ | 151,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 362.78 in⁴ | 151,000,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 70.79 in³ | 1,160,000 mm³ |
| Sy | 70.79 in³ | 1,160,000 mm³ |
| Zx | 84.82 in³ | 1,390,000 mm³ |
| Zy | 84.82 in³ | 1,390,000 mm³ |
| rx | 3.90 in | 99.10 mm |
| ry | 3.90 in | 99.10 mm |
| J | 574.20 in⁴ | 239,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus SHS 260×260×16.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 350×350×11
- Weight
- 116.0 kg/m (-3.3%)
- Depth
- 350.0 mm (+35%)
- Ix
- 282,000,000 mm⁴ (+87%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 400×400×10
- Weight
- 122.0 kg/m (+1.7%)
- Depth
- 400.0 mm (+54%)
- Ix
- 391,000,000 mm⁴ (+159%)
Closest Iₓ in Square hollow sections
SHS 300×300×8.8
- Weight
- 79.8 kg/m (-34%)
- Depth
- 300.0 mm (+15%)
- Ix
- 143,000,000 mm⁴ (-5.3%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology