RHS 260x180x8 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 260x180x8 steel profile weighs 52.0 kg/m (34.92 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,619.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,238.693 cm⁴, Iy = 3,538.1 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	52.0 kg/m	34.92 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,619.19 mm²	10.260 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,238.69 cm⁴	149.88 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,538.1 cm⁴	85.00 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	479.9 cm³	29.285 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	393.12 cm³	23.990 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	579.85 cm³	35.385 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	450.76 cm³	27.507 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.71 cm	3.822 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.31 cm	2.878 in