RHS 280x200x16 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 280x200 (México) · Caño estructural 280x200 (Argentina)

The RHS 280x200x16 steel profile weighs 107.4 kg/m (72.15 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 13,676.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 13,996.78 cm⁴, Iy = 8,248.63 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	280 mm	11.02 in
Width (b)	200 mm	7.87 in
Thickness (t)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	107.4 kg/m	72.15 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	13,676.74 mm²	21.199 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	13,996.78 cm⁴	336.27 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	8,248.63 cm⁴	198.17 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	999.77 cm³	61.010 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	824.86 cm³	50.336 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,246.52 cm³	76.067 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	986.17 cm³	60.180 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.12 cm	3.983 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.77 cm	3.057 in