RHS 240x160x8.8 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 240x160x8.8 steel profile weighs 51.3 kg/m (34.45 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,530.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,099.144 cm⁴, Iy = 2,718.133 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	51.3 kg/m	34.45 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,530.81 mm²	10.123 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,099.14 cm⁴	122.51 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,718.13 cm⁴	65.30 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	424.93 cm³	25.931 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	339.77 cm³	20.734 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	519.56 cm³	31.706 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	392.93 cm³	23.978 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.84 cm	3.479 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.45 cm	2.540 in