RHS 320x250x16 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 320x250 (México) · Caño estructural 320x250 (Argentina)

The RHS 320x250x16 steel profile weighs 130.0 kg/m (87.34 lb/ft), has a depth of 320 mm (12.60 in), flange width 250 mm (9.84 in). Cross-sectional area: 16,556.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 23,247.04 cm⁴, Iy = 15,822.522 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	320 mm	12.60 in
Width (b)	250 mm	9.84 in
Thickness (t)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	130.0 kg/m	87.34 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	16,556.74 mm²	25.663 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	23,247.04 cm⁴	558.51 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	15,822.52 cm⁴	380.14 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1,452.94 cm³	88.664 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1,265.8 cm³	77.244 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,776.05 cm³	108.382 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1,497.85 cm³	91.405 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.85 cm	4.665 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	9.78 cm	3.849 in