RHS 160x140x3 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 160x140 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 160x140 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x140x3 steel profile weighs 13.7 kg/m (9.18 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,740.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 685.682 cm⁴, Iy = 559.661 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)	140 mm	5.51 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	13.7 kg/m	9.18 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,740.82 mm²	2.698 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	685.68 cm⁴	16.47 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	559.66 cm⁴	13.45 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	85.71 cm³	5.230 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	79.95 cm³	4.879 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	99.67 cm³	6.082 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	91.08 cm³	5.558 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.28 cm	2.471 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.67 cm	2.232 in