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

The RHS 150x80x5.6 steel profile weighs 18.6 kg/m (12.50 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 80 mm (3.15 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,369.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 672.744 cm⁴, Iy = 251.092 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	80 mm	3.15 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 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)	672.74 cm⁴	16.16 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	251.09 cm⁴	6.03 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	89.7 cm³	5.474 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	62.77 cm³	3.831 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	112.66 cm³	6.875 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	72.6 cm³	4.431 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.33 cm	2.098 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.26 cm	1.282 in