RHS 260x220x7.1 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 260x220 (México) · Caño estructural 260x220 (Argentina)

The RHS 260x220x7.1 steel profile weighs 50.9 kg/m (34.20 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 220 mm (8.66 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,484.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,538.94 cm⁴, Iy = 5,063.385 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	50.9 kg/m	34.20 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,484.54 mm²	10.051 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,538.94 cm⁴	157.10 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,063.38 cm⁴	121.65 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	503 cm³	30.695 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	460.31 cm³	28.090 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	592.81 cm³	36.176 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	529.26 cm³	32.298 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.04 cm	3.953 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.84 cm	3.479 in