RHS 240x140x11.1 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions

Açotubo, cold-formed 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 240x140 (México) · Caño estructural 240x140 (Argentina)

The RHS 240x140x11.1 steel profile weighs 59.9 kg/m (40.23 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,625.867 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,544.871 cm⁴, Iy = 2,375.046 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	240 mm	9.45 in
Width (b)	140 mm	5.51 in
Thickness (t)	11.1 mm	0.44 in
Fillet radius (r)	22.2 mm	0.87 in
Weight	59.9 kg/m	40.23 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,625.87 mm²	11.820 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,544.87 cm⁴	133.22 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,375.05 cm⁴	57.06 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	462.07 cm³	28.198 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	339.29 cm³	20.705 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	581.57 cm³	35.490 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	398.86 cm³	24.340 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.53 cm	3.357 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.58 cm	2.197 in