RHS 260x220x8.2 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 260x220 (México) · Caño estructural 260x220 (Argentina)

The RHS 260x220x8.2 steel profile weighs 58.3 kg/m (39.19 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 220 mm (8.66 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,429.882 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,410.938 cm⁴, Iy = 5,734.24 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	260 mm	10.24 in
Width (b)	220 mm	8.66 in
Thickness (t)	8.2 mm	0.32 in
Fillet radius (r)	16.4 mm	0.65 in
Weight	58.3 kg/m	39.19 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,429.88 mm²	11.516 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,410.94 cm⁴	178.05 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,734.24 cm⁴	137.77 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	570.07 cm³	34.788 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	521.29 cm³	31.811 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	675.3 cm³	41.210 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	602.73 cm³	36.781 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.99 cm	3.932 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.79 cm	3.459 in