RHS 240x200x16 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 240x200x16 steel profile weighs 97.3 kg/m (65.39 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 12,396.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 9,540.712 cm⁴, Iy = 7,162.507 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)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	97.3 kg/m	65.39 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	12,396.74 mm²	19.215 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	9,540.71 cm⁴	229.22 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	7,162.51 cm⁴	172.08 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	795.06 cm³	48.518 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	716.25 cm³	43.708 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	985.78 cm³	60.156 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	868.41 cm³	52.994 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.77 cm	3.454 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.6 cm	2.993 in