RHS 160x80x8 Iberian tables · Weight & Dimensions

Iberian tables, 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 160x80 (México) · Caño estructural 160x80 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x80x8 steel profile weighs 26.8 kg/m (18.04 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 80 mm (3.15 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,419.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,036.684 cm⁴, Iy = 343.765 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	80 mm	3.15 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	26.8 kg/m	18.04 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,419.19 mm²	5.300 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,036.68 cm⁴	24.91 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	343.77 cm⁴	8.26 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	129.59 cm³	7.908 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	85.94 cm³	5.244 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	167.29 cm³	10.208 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	102.2 cm³	6.237 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.51 cm	2.168 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.17 cm	1.248 in