RHS 160x130x6.3 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 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 160x130 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x130x6.3 steel profile weighs 26.6 kg/m (17.90 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,393.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,240.741 cm⁴, Iy = 900.184 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	130 mm	5.12 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	26.6 kg/m	17.90 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,393.03 mm²	5.259 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,240.74 cm⁴	29.81 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	900.18 cm⁴	21.63 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	155.09 cm³	9.464 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	138.49 cm³	8.451 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	186.26 cm³	11.367 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	161.58 cm³	9.860 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.05 cm	2.381 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.15 cm	2.028 in