RHS 160x130x8.8 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 160x130x8.8 steel profile weighs 36.1 kg/m (24.24 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,594.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,610.389 cm⁴, Iy = 1,164.342 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	36.1 kg/m	24.24 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,594.81 mm²	7.122 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,610.39 cm⁴	38.69 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,164.34 cm⁴	27.97 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	201.3 cm³	12.284 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	179.13 cm³	10.931 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	246.57 cm³	15.047 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	213.61 cm³	13.035 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.92 cm	2.331 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.03 cm	1.982 in