RHS 260x220x16 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 260x220 (México) · Caño estructural 260x220 (Argentina)

The RHS 260x220x16 steel profile weighs 107.4 kg/m (72.15 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 220 mm (8.66 in). Cross-sectional area: 13,676.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 12,592.32 cm⁴, Iy = 9,692.645 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	260 mm	10.24 in
Width (b)	220 mm	8.66 in
Thickness (t)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	107.4 kg/m	72.15 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	13,676.74 mm²	21.199 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	12,592.32 cm⁴	302.53 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	9,692.64 cm⁴	232.87 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	968.64 cm³	59.110 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	881.15 cm³	53.771 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,191.03 cm³	72.681 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1,060.86 cm³	64.738 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.6 cm	3.778 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.42 cm	3.314 in