RHS 200x150x6.3 V&M do Brasil · Weight & Dimensions

V&M do Brasil, hot-rolled 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 200x150 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 200x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 200x150x6.3 steel profile weighs 32.6 kg/m (21.89 lb/ft), has a depth of 200 mm (7.87 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,149.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,364.694 cm⁴, Iy = 1,518.472 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	200 mm	7.87 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	32.6 kg/m	21.89 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,149.03 mm²	6.431 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,364.69 cm⁴	56.81 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,518.47 cm⁴	36.48 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	236.47 cm³	14.430 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	202.46 cm³	12.355 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	283.57 cm³	17.305 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	232.99 cm³	14.218 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.55 cm	2.972 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.05 cm	2.382 in