RHS 320x200x16 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 320x200 (México) · Caño estructural 320x200 (Argentina)

The RHS 320x200x16 steel profile weighs 117.4 kg/m (78.90 lb/ft), has a depth of 320 mm (12.60 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 14,956.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 19,546.986 cm⁴, Iy = 9,334.752 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	320 mm	12.60 in
Width (b)	200 mm	7.87 in
Thickness (t)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	117.4 kg/m	78.90 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	14,956.74 mm²	23.183 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	19,546.99 cm⁴	469.62 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	9,334.75 cm⁴	224.27 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1,221.69 cm³	74.552 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	933.48 cm³	56.964 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,532.85 cm³	93.541 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1,103.93 cm³	67.366 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.43 cm	4.501 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.9 cm	3.110 in