RHS 240x160x12.7 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 240x160 (México) · Caño estructural 240x160 (Argentina)

The RHS 240x160x12.7 steel profile weighs 71.4 kg/m (48.00 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 9,099.482 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,772.609 cm⁴, Iy = 3,581.433 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)	12.7 mm	0.50 in
Fillet radius (r)	25.4 mm	1.00 in
Weight	71.4 kg/m	48.00 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	9,099.48 mm²	14.104 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,772.61 cm⁴	162.71 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,581.43 cm⁴	86.04 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	564.38 cm³	34.441 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	447.68 cm³	27.319 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	705.46 cm³	43.050 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	531.78 cm³	32.451 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.63 cm	3.397 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.27 cm	2.470 in