RHS 160x60x3 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 160x60 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 160x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x60x3 steel profile weighs 9.9 kg/m (6.65 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,260.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 389.858 cm⁴, Iy = 83.915 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)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	9.9 kg/m	6.65 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,260.82 mm²	1.954 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	389.86 cm⁴	9.37 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	83.91 cm⁴	2.02 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	48.73 cm³	2.974 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	27.97 cm³	1.707 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	61.99 cm³	3.783 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	31.05 cm³	1.895 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.56 cm	2.189 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.58 cm	1.016 in