RHS 160x130x8.2 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions

Açotubo, cold-formed sections · Rectangular Hollow Section

Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) are tubular profiles with excellent torsional resistance and aesthetic appeal. Used for columns, trusses, and exposed structural elements.

Also known as: PTR 160x130 (México) · Caño estructural 160x130 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x130x8.2 steel profile weighs 33.9 kg/m (22.75 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,313.882 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,527.606 cm⁴, Iy = 1,105.391 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	130 mm	5.12 in
Thickness (t)	8.2 mm	0.32 in
Fillet radius (r)	16.4 mm	0.65 in
Weight	33.9 kg/m	22.75 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,313.88 mm²	6.687 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,527.61 cm⁴	36.70 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,105.39 cm⁴	26.56 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	190.95 cm³	11.653 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	170.06 cm³	10.378 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	232.78 cm³	14.205 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	201.72 cm³	12.310 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.95 cm	2.343 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.06 cm	1.993 in