RHS 250x150x8 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 250x150x8 steel profile weighs 46.9 kg/m (31.54 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,979.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,972.237 cm⁴, Iy = 2,250.415 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	46.9 kg/m	31.54 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,979.19 mm²	9.268 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,972.24 cm⁴	119.46 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,250.41 cm⁴	54.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	397.78 cm³	24.274 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	300.06 cm³	18.311 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	489.07 cm³	29.845 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	343.71 cm³	20.975 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.12 cm	3.590 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.13 cm	2.415 in