RHS 160x60x5 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 6 (México) · Caño estructural 160x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x60x5 steel profile weighs 16.0 kg/m (10.76 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,035.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 601.523 cm⁴, Iy = 126.328 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)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	16.0 kg/m	10.76 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,035.62 mm²	3.155 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	601.52 cm⁴	14.45 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	126.33 cm⁴	3.04 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	75.19 cm³	4.588 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	42.11 cm³	2.570 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	97.66 cm³	5.960 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	48.38 cm³	2.952 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.44 cm	2.140 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.49 cm	0.981 in