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SHS 260×260×8.8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
EN Square hollow sections · v2026.1
SHS 260×260×8.8: 68.8 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
SHS 260×260×8.8 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 46.23 lb/ft | 68.80 kg/m |
| Height | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| Width | 10.24 in | 260.00 mm |
| t | 0.346 in | 8.800 mm |
| Area | 13.58 in² | 8,760.00 mm² |
| Ix | 220.07 in⁴ | 91,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 220.07 in⁴ | 91,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 43.02 in³ | 705,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 43.02 in³ | 705,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 50.16 in³ | 822,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 50.16 in³ | 822,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 4.02 in | 102.00 mm |
| ry | 4.02 in | 102.00 mm |
| J | 341.16 in⁴ | 142,000,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus SHS 260×260×8.8.
Lighter in Square hollow sections
SHS 250×250×8.8
- Weight
- 66.0 kg/m (-4.1%)
- Depth
- 250.0 mm (-3.8%)
- Ix
- 81,100,000 mm⁴ (-11%)
Heavier in Square hollow sections
SHS 160×160×16
- Weight
- 70.2 kg/m (+2.0%)
- Depth
- 160.0 mm (-38%)
- Ix
- 30,300,000 mm⁴ (-67%)
Another Iₓ option in Square hollow sections
SHS 250×250×10
- Weight
- 74.5 kg/m (+8.3%)
- Depth
- 250.0 mm (-3.8%)
- Ix
- 90,600,000 mm⁴ (-1.1%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology