RHS 240x200x6.3 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 240x200 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 240x200 (Argentina)

The RHS 240x200x6.3 steel profile weighs 41.5 kg/m (27.87 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,283.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,532.063 cm⁴, Iy = 3,428.752 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)	200 mm	7.87 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	41.5 kg/m	27.87 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,283.03 mm²	8.189 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,532.06 cm⁴	108.88 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,428.75 cm⁴	82.38 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	377.67 cm³	23.047 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	342.88 cm³	20.924 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	445.21 cm³	27.168 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	393.4 cm³	24.007 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.26 cm	3.646 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.06 cm	3.172 in