RHS 130x100x5 V&M do Brasil · Weight & Dimensions

V&M do Brasil, hot-rolled 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 130x100 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 130x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 130x100x5 steel profile weighs 16.8 kg/m (11.26 lb/ft), has a depth of 130 mm (5.12 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,135.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 508.428 cm⁴, Iy = 338.852 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	130 mm	5.12 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	16.8 kg/m	11.26 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,135.62 mm²	3.310 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	508.43 cm⁴	12.21 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	338.85 cm⁴	8.14 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	78.22 cm³	4.773 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	67.77 cm³	4.136 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	94.38 cm³	5.759 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	78.84 cm³	4.811 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.88 cm	1.921 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.98 cm	1.568 in