RHS 280x200x7.1 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 280x200 (México) · Caño estructural 280x200 (Argentina)

The RHS 280x200x7.1 steel profile weighs 50.9 kg/m (34.20 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,484.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,261.464 cm⁴, Iy = 4,333.073 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	50.9 kg/m	34.20 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,484.54 mm²	10.051 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,261.46 cm⁴	174.46 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,333.07 cm⁴	104.10 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	518.68 cm³	31.652 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	433.31 cm³	26.442 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	620.32 cm³	37.855 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	493.23 cm³	30.099 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.58 cm	4.166 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.17 cm	3.218 in