RHS 200x150x8 · Weight & Dimensions

EN — 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 200x150 (México) · Caño estructural 200x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 200x150x8 steel profile weighs 40.3 kg/m (27.08 lb/ft), has a depth of 200 mm (7.87 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,344 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,043.72 cm⁴, Iy = 1,935.64 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	200 mm	7.87 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	40.3 kg/m	27.08 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,344 mm²	8.283 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,043.72 cm⁴	73.13 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,935.64 cm⁴	46.50 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	304.37 cm³	18.574 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	258.09 cm³	15.750 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	365.82 cm³	22.324 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	299.02 cm³	18.247 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.55 cm	2.972 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.02 cm	2.370 in