RHS 240x200x8.8 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 240x200x8.8 steel profile weighs 56.8 kg/m (38.16 lb/ft), has a depth of 240 mm (9.45 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,234.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,040.379 cm⁴, Iy = 4,560.481 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	56.8 kg/m	38.16 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,234.81 mm²	11.214 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,040.38 cm⁴	145.12 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,560.48 cm⁴	109.57 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	503.36 cm³	30.717 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	456.05 cm³	27.830 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	600.94 cm³	36.672 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	530.59 cm³	32.379 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.14 cm	3.597 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.94 cm	3.126 in