RHS 240x200x7.1 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 240x200x7.1 steel profile weighs 46.4 kg/m (31.21 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,916.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,031.98 cm⁴, Iy = 3,804.446 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	46.4 kg/m	31.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,916.54 mm²	9.171 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,031.98 cm⁴	120.89 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,804.45 cm⁴	91.40 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	419.33 cm³	25.589 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	380.44 cm³	23.216 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	496.31 cm³	30.287 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	438.44 cm³	26.756 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.22 cm	3.631 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.02 cm	3.157 in