RHS 260x180x7.1 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 260x180x7.1 steel profile weighs 46.4 kg/m (31.21 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,916.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,630.492 cm⁴, Iy = 3,198.145 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	46.4 kg/m	31.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,916.54 mm²	9.171 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,630.49 cm⁴	135.27 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,198.14 cm⁴	76.84 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	433.11 cm³	26.430 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	355.35 cm³	21.685 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	520.99 cm³	31.793 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	405.25 cm³	24.730 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.76 cm	3.841 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.35 cm	2.895 in