RHS 260x180x10 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 260x180 (México) · Caño estructural 260x180 (Argentina)

The RHS 260x180x10 steel profile weighs 63.9 kg/m (42.95 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,142.478 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,509.512 cm⁴, Iy = 4,244.262 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	260 mm	10.24 in
Width (b)	180 mm	7.09 in
Thickness (t)	10 mm	0.39 in
Fillet radius (r)	20 mm	0.79 in
Weight	63.9 kg/m	42.95 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,142.48 mm²	12.621 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,509.51 cm⁴	180.42 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,244.26 cm⁴	101.97 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	577.65 cm³	35.251 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	471.58 cm³	28.778 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	705.01 cm³	43.022 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	547.31 cm³	33.399 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.6 cm	3.781 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.22 cm	2.842 in