RHS 160x90x8 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 160x90x8 steel profile weighs 28.1 kg/m (18.88 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 90 mm (3.54 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,579.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,129.185 cm⁴, Iy = 454.646 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	90 mm	3.54 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	28.1 kg/m	18.88 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,579.19 mm²	5.548 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,129.19 cm⁴	27.13 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	454.65 cm⁴	10.92 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	141.15 cm³	8.613 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	101.03 cm³	6.165 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	179.45 cm³	10.951 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	119.7 cm³	7.304 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.62 cm	2.211 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.56 cm	1.403 in