RHS 240x200x8 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 240x200x8 steel profile weighs 52.0 kg/m (34.92 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,619.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,574.889 cm⁴, Iy = 4,211.792 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	52.0 kg/m	34.92 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,619.19 mm²	10.260 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,574.89 cm⁴	133.94 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,211.79 cm⁴	101.19 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	464.57 cm³	28.350 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	421.18 cm³	25.702 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	552.37 cm³	33.708 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	487.83 cm³	29.769 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.18 cm	3.613 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.98 cm	3.140 in