RHS 160x130x8 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 160x130x8 steel profile weighs 33.1 kg/m (22.26 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,219.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,499.191 cm⁴, Iy = 1,085.127 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	33.1 kg/m	22.26 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,219.19 mm²	6.540 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,499.19 cm⁴	36.02 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,085.13 cm⁴	26.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	187.4 cm³	11.436 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	166.94 cm³	10.188 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	228.09 cm³	13.919 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	197.68 cm³	12.063 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.96 cm	2.347 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.07 cm	1.997 in