RHS 240x160x8.2 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 240x160x8.2 steel profile weighs 48.0 kg/m (32.28 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,117.882 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,811.201 cm⁴, Iy = 2,567.867 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)	8.2 mm	0.32 in
Fillet radius (r)	16.4 mm	0.65 in
Weight	48.0 kg/m	32.28 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,117.88 mm²	9.483 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,811.2 cm⁴	115.59 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,567.87 cm⁴	61.69 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	400.93 cm³	24.467 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	320.98 cm³	19.588 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	488.6 cm³	29.816 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	369.7 cm³	22.561 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.87 cm	3.491 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.48 cm	2.551 in