RHS 240x140x12.5 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 240x140x12.5 steel profile weighs 66.5 kg/m (44.69 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,472.622 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,047.334 cm⁴, Iy = 2,579.52 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)	12.5 mm	0.49 in
Fillet radius (r)	25 mm	0.98 in
Weight	66.5 kg/m	44.69 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,472.62 mm²	13.133 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,047.33 cm⁴	145.29 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,579.52 cm⁴	61.97 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	503.94 cm³	30.753 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	368.5 cm³	22.488 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	639.69 cm³	39.036 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	437.93 cm³	26.725 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.45 cm	3.326 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.52 cm	2.172 in