RHS 260x180x12.5 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 260x180x12.5 steel profile weighs 78.3 kg/m (52.61 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 9,972.622 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8,945.817 cm⁴, Iy = 5,034.851 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)	12.5 mm	0.49 in
Fillet radius (r)	25 mm	0.98 in
Weight	78.3 kg/m	52.61 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	9,972.62 mm²	15.458 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8,945.82 cm⁴	214.92 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,034.85 cm⁴	120.96 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	688.14 cm³	41.993 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	559.43 cm³	34.139 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	850.67 cm³	51.911 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	659.26 cm³	40.231 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.47 cm	3.729 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.11 cm	2.797 in