RHS 160x120x3 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 160x120 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 160x120 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x120x3 steel profile weighs 12.7 kg/m (8.55 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,620.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 611.726 cm⁴, Iy = 394.499 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	120 mm	4.72 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	12.7 kg/m	8.55 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,620.82 mm²	2.512 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	611.73 cm⁴	14.70 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	394.5 cm⁴	9.48 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	76.47 cm³	4.666 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	65.75 cm³	4.012 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	90.25 cm³	5.508 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	74.28 cm³	4.533 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.14 cm	2.419 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.93 cm	1.942 in