RHS 160x120x5 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 6 (México) · Caño estructural 160x120 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x120x5 steel profile weighs 20.7 kg/m (13.92 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,635.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 962.023 cm⁴, Iy = 617.808 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)	120 mm	4.72 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	20.7 kg/m	13.92 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,635.62 mm²	4.085 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	962.02 cm⁴	23.11 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	617.81 cm⁴	14.84 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	120.25 cm³	7.338 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	102.97 cm³	6.284 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	144.16 cm³	8.797 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	118.45 cm³	7.228 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.04 cm	2.379 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.84 cm	1.906 in