RHS 290x150x8.2 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 290x150 (México) · Caño estructural 290x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 290x150x8.2 steel profile weighs 53.2 kg/m (35.73 lb/ft), has a depth of 290 mm (11.42 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,773.882 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,327.958 cm⁴, Iy = 2,625.98 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	290 mm	11.42 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	8.2 mm	0.32 in
Fillet radius (r)	16.4 mm	0.65 in
Weight	53.2 kg/m	35.73 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,773.88 mm²	10.500 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,327.96 cm⁴	176.05 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,625.98 cm⁴	63.09 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	505.38 cm³	30.840 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	350.13 cm³	21.366 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	628.69 cm³	38.365 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	397.66 cm³	24.267 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.4 cm	4.095 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.23 cm	2.451 in