RHS 220x120x8.8 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 220x120x8.8 steel profile weighs 43.0 kg/m (28.88 lb/ft), has a depth of 220 mm (8.66 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,474.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,338.649 cm⁴, Iy = 1,289.207 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	43.0 kg/m	28.88 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,474.81 mm²	8.486 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,338.65 cm⁴	80.21 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,289.21 cm⁴	30.97 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	303.51 cm³	18.522 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	214.87 cm³	13.112 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	381.67 cm³	23.291 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	249.78 cm³	15.243 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.81 cm	3.074 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.85 cm	1.910 in