RHS 160x100x5 Condesa · Weight & Dimensions

Condesa, 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 160x100 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 160x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x100x5 steel profile weighs 19.1 kg/m (12.87 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,435.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 841.857 cm⁴, Iy = 406.602 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	19.1 kg/m	12.87 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,435.62 mm²	3.775 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	841.86 cm⁴	20.23 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	406.6 cm⁴	9.77 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	105.23 cm³	6.422 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	81.32 cm³	4.962 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	128.66 cm³	7.851 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	93.09 cm³	5.681 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.88 cm	2.315 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.09 cm	1.609 in