RHS 260x180x14.2 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 260x180x14.2 steel profile weighs 87.7 kg/m (58.93 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 11,170.172 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 9,829.05 cm⁴, Iy = 5,516.502 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)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Fillet radius (r)	28.4 mm	1.12 in
Weight	87.7 kg/m	58.93 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	11,170.17 mm²	17.314 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	9,829.05 cm⁴	236.14 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,516.5 cm⁴	132.53 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	756.08 cm³	46.139 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	612.94 cm³	37.404 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	942.98 cm³	57.544 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	729.96 cm³	44.545 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.38 cm	3.693 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.03 cm	2.767 in