The RHS 160x120x10 is a cold-formed welded rectangular steel tube reference for structural detailing, quantity review, and preliminary section selection. This page presents the source dimensions, corner radii, sectional area, unit weight, applicable standard reference, and a downloadable DWG file.
Use the listed values as the dimensional basis for drawings and material checks. For design work, confirm the steel grade, connection details, fabrication requirements, loading, stability, and applicable project specifications with the responsible engineer.
RHS 160x120x10
Cold Formed Welded Rectangular Steel Tubes
refer to : EN 10219-2
the European standard that specifies tolerances, dimensions, and sectional properties for cold-formed welded structural hollow sections made of non-alloy and fine grain steels. It complements EN 10219-1, which covers technical delivery conditions.
Dimension : 160x120x10
Depth : 160 mm
Width : 120 mm
Thickness : 10 mm
Outer Corner Radius : 25 mm
Inner Corner Radius : 15 mm
Sectional Area : 48.57 cm2
Unit Weight : 38.1 kg/m
How to read the RHS 160x120x10 reference
RHS means rectangular hollow section. In the designation 160x120x10, the first two values identify the outside depth and width, while the final value identifies the wall thickness. The source content also reports the outer and inner corner radii, which are important when checking clearances, detailing end connections, or creating accurate CAD geometry.
Standard reference and delivery information
The page refers to EN 10219-2 for tolerances, dimensions, and sectional properties of cold-formed welded structural hollow sections. It also identifies EN 10219-1 as the related reference for technical delivery conditions. These references should be checked against the project specification and the supplier’s documentation before procurement or fabrication.
Using the section data in design and drafting
The listed sectional area and unit weight support material takeoff and reference calculations, but they do not by themselves establish resistance, buckling performance, connection capacity, or allowable use in a structure. Those checks depend on material properties, member length, restraint, loads, design method, and connection configuration.
For drafting workflows, the available DWG download can help establish the section profile in CAD. Review the drawing orientation, corner geometry, units, and project layering conventions before incorporating it into production documents. Related resources on steel shapes, section properties, structural steel connections, and CAD and DWG references can provide additional context.
Frequently asked questions
What does RHS 160x120x10 mean?
It identifies a rectangular hollow steel section with the source-listed outside depth, outside width, and wall thickness. The page also provides its corner radii and other reference properties.
What standard is referenced for this RHS?
The source references EN 10219-2 for dimensions, tolerances, and sectional properties of cold-formed welded structural hollow sections. EN 10219-1 is identified for technical delivery conditions.
What is the unit weight used for?
The listed unit weight is useful for material takeoff, shipping estimates, and preliminary mass calculations. It should not be treated as a structural capacity or design resistance.
Can the DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is a drafting reference. Check its geometry, units, layer setup, and project requirements before using it in fabrication or issued-for-construction documentation.
Does the section data prove that the tube is suitable for a structure?
No. Suitability requires engineering checks for material grade, loads, member behavior, stability, connections, fabrication, and the governing project requirements.
