RHS 160x130x7.1 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 160x130x7.1 steel profile weighs 29.7 kg/m (19.97 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,786.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,366.172 cm⁴, Iy = 990.078 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	130 mm	5.12 in
Thickness (t)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	29.7 kg/m	19.97 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,786.54 mm²	5.869 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,366.17 cm⁴	32.82 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	990.08 cm⁴	23.79 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	170.77 cm³	10.421 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	152.32 cm³	9.295 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	206.38 cm³	12.594 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	178.95 cm³	10.920 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.01 cm	2.365 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.11 cm	2.013 in