RHS 240x200x14.2 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 240x200 (México) · Caño estructural 240x200 (Argentina)

The RHS 240x200x14.2 steel profile weighs 87.7 kg/m (58.93 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 11,170.172 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8,777.851 cm⁴, Iy = 6,598.857 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	240 mm	9.45 in
Width (b)	200 mm	7.87 in
Thickness (t)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Fillet radius (r)	28.4 mm	1.12 in
Weight	87.7 kg/m	58.93 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	11,170.17 mm²	17.314 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8,777.85 cm⁴	210.89 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	6,598.86 cm⁴	158.54 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	731.49 cm³	44.638 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	659.89 cm³	40.269 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	898.24 cm³	54.814 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	791.74 cm³	48.315 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.86 cm	3.490 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.69 cm	3.026 in