RHS 160x140x6 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 160x140 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x140x6 steel profile weighs 26.4 kg/m (17.73 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,363.292 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,263.113 cm⁴, Iy = 1,028.234 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	140 mm	5.51 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	26.4 kg/m	17.73 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,363.29 mm²	5.213 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,263.11 cm⁴	30.35 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,028.23 cm⁴	24.70 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	157.89 cm³	9.635 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	146.89 cm³	8.964 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	187.76 cm³	11.458 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	171.41 cm³	10.460 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.13 cm	2.413 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.53 cm	2.177 in