RHS 260x220x8.8 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 260x220 (México) · Caño estructural 260x220 (Argentina)

The RHS 260x220x8.8 steel profile weighs 62.3 kg/m (41.88 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 220 mm (8.66 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,938.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,871.305 cm⁴, Iy = 6,087.934 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	62.3 kg/m	41.88 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,938.81 mm²	12.305 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,871.31 cm⁴	189.11 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	6,087.93 cm⁴	146.26 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	605.49 cm³	36.949 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	553.45 cm³	33.774 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	719.26 cm³	43.892 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	641.87 cm³	39.169 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.96 cm	3.920 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.76 cm	3.448 in