RHS 260x180x8.8 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 260x180x8.8 steel profile weighs 56.8 kg/m (38.16 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,234.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,760.265 cm⁴, Iy = 3,828.629 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	56.8 kg/m	38.16 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,234.81 mm²	11.214 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,760.27 cm⁴	162.42 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,828.63 cm⁴	91.98 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	520.02 cm³	31.734 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	425.4 cm³	25.960 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	630.84 cm³	38.496 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	490.13 cm³	29.910 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.67 cm	3.806 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.27 cm	2.864 in