RHS 250x150x7.1 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 250x150 (México) · Caño estructural 250x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 250x150x7.1 steel profile weighs 42.0 kg/m (28.22 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,348.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,495.646 cm⁴, Iy = 2,039.766 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	42.0 kg/m	28.22 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,348.54 mm²	8.290 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,495.65 cm⁴	108.01 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,039.77 cm⁴	49.01 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	359.65 cm³	21.947 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	271.97 cm³	16.597 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	440.02 cm³	26.852 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	309.55 cm³	18.890 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.17 cm	3.609 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.18 cm	2.431 in