RHS 150x80x5 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 150x80 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 150x80 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x80x5 steel profile weighs 16.8 kg/m (11.26 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 80 mm (3.15 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,135.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 614.036 cm⁴, Iy = 230.025 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	80 mm	3.15 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)	614.04 cm⁴	14.75 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	230.03 cm⁴	5.53 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	81.87 cm³	4.996 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	57.51 cm³	3.509 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	102.23 cm³	6.239 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	65.99 cm³	4.027 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.36 cm	2.111 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.28 cm	1.292 in