RHS 240x140x6.3 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 240x140 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 240x140 (Argentina)

The RHS 240x140x6.3 steel profile weighs 35.5 kg/m (23.88 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,527.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,499.576 cm⁴, Iy = 1,521.155 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	240 mm	9.45 in
Width (b)	140 mm	5.51 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	35.5 kg/m	23.88 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,527.03 mm²	7.017 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,499.58 cm⁴	84.08 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,521.15 cm⁴	36.55 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	291.63 cm³	17.797 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	217.31 cm³	13.261 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	356.87 cm³	21.778 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	246.25 cm³	15.027 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.79 cm	3.462 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.8 cm	2.282 in