RHS 260x220x8 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 260x220x8 steel profile weighs 57.0 kg/m (38.29 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 220 mm (8.66 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,259.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,255.098 cm⁴, Iy = 5,614.434 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	57.0 kg/m	38.29 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,259.19 mm²	11.252 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,255.1 cm⁴	174.30 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,614.43 cm⁴	134.89 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	558.08 cm³	34.057 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	510.4 cm³	31.147 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	660.49 cm³	40.305 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	589.54 cm³	35.976 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10 cm	3.936 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.79 cm	3.462 in