RHS 240x160x11.1 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 240x160x11.1 steel profile weighs 63.4 kg/m (42.57 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,069.867 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,126.914 cm⁴, Iy = 3,250.499 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)	11.1 mm	0.44 in
Fillet radius (r)	22.2 mm	0.87 in
Weight	63.4 kg/m	42.57 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,069.87 mm²	12.508 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,126.91 cm⁴	147.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,250.5 cm⁴	78.09 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	510.58 cm³	31.157 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	406.31 cm³	24.795 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	632.39 cm³	38.591 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	477.34 cm³	29.129 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.71 cm	3.430 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.35 cm	2.499 in