RHS 260x180x6.3 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 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 260x180 (Argentina)

The RHS 260x180x6.3 steel profile weighs 41.5 kg/m (27.87 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,283.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,070.572 cm⁴, Iy = 2,884.111 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	260 mm	10.24 in
Width (b)	180 mm	7.09 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	41.5 kg/m	27.87 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,283.03 mm²	8.189 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,070.57 cm⁴	121.82 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,884.11 cm⁴	69.29 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	390.04 cm³	23.802 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	320.46 cm³	19.556 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	467.33 cm³	28.518 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	363.71 cm³	22.195 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.8 cm	3.857 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.39 cm	2.909 in