RHS 280x160x7.1 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 280x160x7.1 steel profile weighs 46.4 kg/m (31.21 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,916.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,203.688 cm⁴, Iy = 2,611.967 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	46.4 kg/m	31.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,916.54 mm²	9.171 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,203.69 cm⁴	149.04 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,611.97 cm⁴	62.75 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	443.12 cm³	27.041 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	326.5 cm³	19.924 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	542.82 cm³	33.125 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	369.22 cm³	22.531 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.24 cm	4.031 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.64 cm	2.616 in