RHS 240x160x10.3 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 240x160 (México) · Caño estructural 240x160 (Argentina)

The RHS 240x160x10.3 steel profile weighs 59.2 kg/m (39.79 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,542.435 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,782.939 cm⁴, Iy = 3,073.053 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	240 mm	9.45 in
Width (b)	160 mm	6.30 in
Thickness (t)	10.3 mm	0.41 in
Fillet radius (r)	20.6 mm	0.81 in
Weight	59.2 kg/m	39.79 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,542.43 mm²	11.691 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,782.94 cm⁴	138.94 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,073.05 cm⁴	73.83 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	481.91 cm³	29.408 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	384.13 cm³	23.441 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	594.19 cm³	36.260 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	448.81 cm³	27.388 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.76 cm	3.447 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.38 cm	2.513 in