RHS 160x130x5.6 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 160x130 (México) · Caño estructural 160x130 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x130x5.6 steel profile weighs 23.9 kg/m (16.05 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,041.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,125.322 cm⁴, Iy = 817.252 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	130 mm	5.12 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	23.9 kg/m	16.05 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,041.8 mm²	4.715 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,125.32 cm⁴	27.04 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	817.25 cm⁴	19.63 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	140.67 cm³	8.584 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	125.73 cm³	7.673 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	168.02 cm³	10.253 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	145.82 cm³	8.898 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.08 cm	2.395 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.18 cm	2.041 in