RHS 250x150x8 · 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 250x150 (México) · Caño estructural 250x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 250x150x8 steel profile weighs 46.5 kg/m (31.25 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,144 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,223.51 cm⁴, Iy = 2,339.35 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	250 mm	9.84 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	46.5 kg/m	31.25 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,144 mm²	9.523 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,223.51 cm⁴	125.49 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,339.35 cm⁴	56.20 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	417.88 cm³	25.501 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	311.91 cm³	19.034 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	509.42 cm³	31.087 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	355.82 cm³	21.714 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.22 cm	3.630 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.17 cm	2.429 in