RHS 160x130x9.5 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 160x130x9.5 steel profile weighs 38.6 kg/m (25.94 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,916.586 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,702.365 cm⁴, Iy = 1,229.684 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)	9.5 mm	0.37 in
Fillet radius (r)	19 mm	0.75 in
Weight	38.6 kg/m	25.94 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,916.59 mm²	7.621 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,702.37 cm⁴	40.90 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,229.68 cm⁴	29.54 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	212.8 cm³	12.986 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	189.18 cm³	11.545 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	262.12 cm³	15.996 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	226.99 cm³	13.852 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.88 cm	2.317 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5 cm	1.969 in