RHS 240x140x14.2 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 240x140x14.2 steel profile weighs 74.3 kg/m (49.94 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 9,466.172 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,603 cm⁴, Iy = 2,802.64 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)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Fillet radius (r)	28.4 mm	1.12 in
Weight	74.3 kg/m	49.94 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	9,466.17 mm²	14.673 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,603 cm⁴	158.64 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,802.64 cm⁴	67.33 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	550.25 cm³	33.578 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	400.38 cm³	24.433 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	705.86 cm³	43.075 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	482.19 cm³	29.425 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.35 cm	3.288 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.44 cm	2.142 in