SHS 160x160x4 GOST · Weight & Dimensions

GOST, cold-formed sections · Square Hollow Section

Square Hollow Sections (SHS) are tubular profiles with equal sides, ideal for columns and compression members due to their uniform buckling resistance in all directions.

Also known as: PTR 160x160 cal 8 (México) · Caño estructural 160x160 (Argentina)

The SHS 160x160x4 steel profile weighs 19.3 kg/m (12.95 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,454.796 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 987.172 cm⁴, Iy = 987.172 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	160 mm	6.30 in
Thickness (t)	4 mm	0.16 in
Fillet radius (r)	8 mm	0.31 in
Weight	19.3 kg/m	12.95 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,454.8 mm²	3.805 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	987.17 cm⁴	23.72 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	987.17 cm⁴	23.72 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	123.4 cm³	7.530 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	123.4 cm³	7.530 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	142.78 cm³	8.713 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	142.78 cm³	8.713 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.34 cm	2.497 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.34 cm	2.497 in