RHS 130x100x5.6 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 (México) · Caño estructural 130x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 130x100x5.6 steel profile weighs 18.6 kg/m (12.50 lb/ft), has a depth of 130 mm (5.12 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,369.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 557.091 cm⁴, Iy = 370.783 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	130 mm	5.12 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	18.6 kg/m	12.50 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,369.8 mm²	3.673 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	557.09 cm⁴	13.38 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	370.78 cm⁴	8.91 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	85.71 cm³	5.230 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	74.16 cm³	4.525 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	104.02 cm³	6.348 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	86.85 cm³	5.300 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.85 cm	1.909 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.96 cm	1.557 in