RHS 220x120x8 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 220x120 (México) · Caño estructural 220x120 (Argentina)

The RHS 220x120x8 steel profile weighs 39.4 kg/m (26.48 lb/ft), has a depth of 220 mm (8.66 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,019.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,096.375 cm⁴, Iy = 1,199.431 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	220 mm	8.66 in
Width (b)	120 mm	4.72 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	39.4 kg/m	26.48 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,019.19 mm²	7.780 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,096.38 cm⁴	74.39 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,199.43 cm⁴	28.82 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	281.49 cm³	17.178 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	199.91 cm³	12.199 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	352.1 cm³	21.487 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	230.74 cm³	14.081 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.85 cm	3.092 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.89 cm	1.925 in