RHS 180x130x7.1 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 180x130 (México) · Caño estructural 180x130 (Argentina)

The RHS 180x130x7.1 steel profile weighs 31.9 kg/m (21.47 lb/ft), has a depth of 180 mm (7.09 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,070.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,817.742 cm⁴, Iy = 1,097.438 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	180 mm	7.09 in
Width (b)	130 mm	5.12 in
Thickness (t)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	31.9 kg/m	21.47 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,070.54 mm²	6.309 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,817.74 cm⁴	43.67 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,097.44 cm⁴	26.37 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	201.97 cm³	12.325 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	168.84 cm³	10.303 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	245.66 cm³	14.991 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	196.41 cm³	11.985 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.68 cm	2.631 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.19 cm	2.044 in