RHS 260x180x16 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 260x180x16 steel profile weighs 97.3 kg/m (65.39 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 12,396.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 10,684.437 cm⁴, Iy = 5,979.227 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)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	97.3 kg/m	65.39 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	12,396.74 mm²	19.215 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	10,684.44 cm⁴	256.69 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,979.23 cm⁴	143.65 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	821.88 cm³	50.154 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	664.36 cm³	40.542 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,034.87 cm³	63.152 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	800.12 cm³	48.827 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.28 cm	3.655 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.94 cm	2.734 in