RHS 220x160x12.7 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 220x160 (México) · Caño estructural 220x160 (Argentina)

The RHS 220x160x12.7 steel profile weighs 67.4 kg/m (45.32 lb/ft), has a depth of 220 mm (8.66 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,591.482 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,450.992 cm⁴, Iy = 3,305.194 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	220 mm	8.66 in
Width (b)	160 mm	6.30 in
Thickness (t)	12.7 mm	0.50 in
Fillet radius (r)	25.4 mm	1.00 in
Weight	67.4 kg/m	45.32 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,591.48 mm²	13.317 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,450.99 cm⁴	130.96 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,305.19 cm⁴	79.41 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	495.54 cm³	30.240 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	413.15 cm³	25.212 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	617 cm³	37.652 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	494.36 cm³	30.168 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.97 cm	3.136 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.2 cm	2.442 in