RHS 280x160x10 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 280x160 (México) · Caño estructural 280x160 (Argentina)

The RHS 280x160x10 steel profile weighs 63.9 kg/m (42.95 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,142.478 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8,272.949 cm⁴, Iy = 3,455.073 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	280 mm	11.02 in
Width (b)	160 mm	6.30 in
Thickness (t)	10 mm	0.39 in
Fillet radius (r)	20 mm	0.79 in
Weight	63.9 kg/m	42.95 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,142.48 mm²	12.621 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8,272.95 cm⁴	198.76 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,455.07 cm⁴	83.01 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	590.92 cm³	36.061 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	431.88 cm³	26.355 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	734.43 cm³	44.818 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	497.88 cm³	30.383 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.08 cm	3.968 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.51 cm	2.565 in