RHS 160x60x6 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 160x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x60x6 steel profile weighs 18.8 kg/m (12.66 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,403.292 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 693.641 cm⁴, Iy = 143.905 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)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	18.8 kg/m	12.66 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,403.29 mm²	3.725 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	693.64 cm⁴	16.66 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	143.91 cm⁴	3.46 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	86.71 cm³	5.291 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	47.97 cm³	2.927 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	113.84 cm³	6.947 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	56.08 cm³	3.422 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.37 cm	2.115 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.45 cm	0.963 in