RHS 240x140x10 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 240x140 (México) · Caño estructural 240x140 (Argentina)

The RHS 240x140x10 steel profile weighs 54.5 kg/m (36.62 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,942.478 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,120.925 cm⁴, Iy = 2,200.734 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)	10 mm	0.39 in
Fillet radius (r)	20 mm	0.79 in
Weight	54.5 kg/m	36.62 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,942.48 mm²	10.761 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,120.93 cm⁴	123.03 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,200.73 cm⁴	52.87 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	426.74 cm³	26.042 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	314.39 cm³	19.185 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	533.58 cm³	32.561 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	366.46 cm³	22.363 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.59 cm	3.381 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.63 cm	2.217 in