RHS 280x160x16 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 280x160x16 steel profile weighs 97.3 kg/m (65.39 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 12,396.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11,763.777 cm⁴, Iy = 4,833.961 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)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	97.3 kg/m	65.39 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	12,396.74 mm²	19.215 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	11,763.78 cm⁴	282.62 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,833.96 cm⁴	116.14 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	840.27 cm³	51.277 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	604.25 cm³	36.873 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,077.56 cm³	65.757 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	725.43 cm³	44.269 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.74 cm	3.835 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.24 cm	2.458 in