RHS 160x90x5 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 160x90 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 160x90 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x90x5 steel profile weighs 18.3 kg/m (12.32 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 90 mm (3.54 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,335.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 781.773 cm⁴, Iy = 319.516 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	90 mm	3.54 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	18.3 kg/m	12.32 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,335.62 mm²	3.620 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	781.77 cm⁴	18.78 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	319.52 cm⁴	7.68 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	97.72 cm³	5.963 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	71 cm³	4.333 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	120.91 cm³	7.378 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	81.16 cm³	4.953 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.79 cm	2.278 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.7 cm	1.456 in