RHS 130x80x5 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 130x80 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 130x80 (Argentina)

The RHS 130x80x5 steel profile weighs 15.2 kg/m (10.21 lb/ft), has a depth of 130 mm (5.12 in), flange width 80 mm (3.15 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,935.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 430.261 cm⁴, Iy = 201.859 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)	80 mm	3.15 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	15.2 kg/m	10.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,935.62 mm²	3.000 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	430.26 cm⁴	10.34 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	201.86 cm⁴	4.85 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	66.19 cm³	4.039 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	50.46 cm³	3.080 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	81.88 cm³	4.996 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	58.49 cm³	3.569 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.71 cm	1.856 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.23 cm	1.271 in