RHS 280x160x8 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 280x160x8 steel profile weighs 52.0 kg/m (34.92 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 160 mm (6.30 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,619.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,873.6 cm⁴, Iy = 2,886.711 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	52.0 kg/m	34.92 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,619.19 mm²	10.260 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,873.6 cm⁴	165.14 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,886.71 cm⁴	69.35 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	490.97 cm³	29.961 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	360.84 cm³	22.020 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	604.12 cm³	36.866 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	410.49 cm³	25.050 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.19 cm	4.012 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.6 cm	2.600 in