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

The RHS 160x90x5.6 steel profile weighs 20.4 kg/m (13.68 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 90 mm (3.54 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,593.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 858.204 cm⁴, Iy = 349.689 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	90 mm	3.54 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	20.4 kg/m	13.68 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,593.8 mm²	4.020 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	858.2 cm⁴	20.62 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	349.69 cm⁴	8.40 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	107.28 cm³	6.546 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	77.71 cm³	4.742 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	133.44 cm³	8.143 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	89.46 cm³	5.459 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.75 cm	2.265 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.67 cm	1.446 in