RHS 280x160x11 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 280x160x11 steel profile weighs 69.7 kg/m (46.87 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,884.398 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8,927.299 cm⁴, Iy = 3,718.071 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)	11 mm	0.43 in
Fillet radius (r)	22 mm	0.87 in
Weight	69.7 kg/m	46.87 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,884.4 mm²	13.771 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8,927.3 cm⁴	214.48 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,718.07 cm⁴	89.33 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	637.66 cm³	38.913 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	464.76 cm³	28.361 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	796.56 cm³	48.609 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	539.38 cm³	32.915 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.02 cm	3.946 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.47 cm	2.547 in