RHS 250x150x12.5 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 250x150 (México) · Caño estructural 250x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 250x150x12.5 steel profile weighs 70.4 kg/m (47.34 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,972.622 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,061.28 cm⁴, Iy = 3,157.334 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	250 mm	9.84 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	12.5 mm	0.49 in
Fillet radius (r)	25 mm	0.98 in
Weight	70.4 kg/m	47.34 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,972.62 mm²	13.908 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,061.28 cm⁴	169.65 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,157.33 cm⁴	75.85 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	564.9 cm³	34.473 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	420.98 cm³	25.690 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	712.37 cm³	43.471 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	498.11 cm³	30.397 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.87 cm	3.493 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.93 cm	2.335 in