RHS 240x140x8 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 240x140x8 steel profile weighs 44.4 kg/m (29.85 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,659.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,282.601 cm⁴, Iy = 1,851.737 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	44.4 kg/m	29.85 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,659.19 mm²	8.772 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,282.6 cm⁴	102.89 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,851.74 cm⁴	44.49 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	356.88 cm³	21.778 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	264.53 cm³	16.143 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	441.01 cm³	26.912 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	303.65 cm³	18.530 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.7 cm	3.425 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.72 cm	2.252 in