RHS 280x160x14.2 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 280x160x14.2 steel profile weighs 87.7 kg/m (58.93 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 11,170.172 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 10,824.424 cm⁴, Iy = 4,469.202 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)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Fillet radius (r)	28.4 mm	1.12 in
Weight	87.7 kg/m	58.93 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	11,170.17 mm²	17.314 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	10,824.42 cm⁴	260.06 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,469.2 cm⁴	107.37 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	773.17 cm³	47.182 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	558.65 cm³	34.091 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	982.03 cm³	59.928 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	662.51 cm³	40.429 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.84 cm	3.876 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.33 cm	2.490 in