RHS 160x90x6.3 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 4 (México) · Caño estructural 160x90 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x90x6.3 steel profile weighs 22.7 kg/m (15.24 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 90 mm (3.54 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,889.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 942.916 cm⁴, Iy = 382.855 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	90 mm	3.54 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	22.7 kg/m	15.24 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,889.03 mm²	4.478 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	942.92 cm⁴	22.65 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	382.85 cm⁴	9.20 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	117.86 cm³	7.193 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	85.08 cm³	5.192 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	147.53 cm³	9.003 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	98.76 cm³	6.027 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.71 cm	2.249 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.64 cm	1.433 in