RHS 280x200x8 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 280x200x8 steel profile weighs 57.0 kg/m (38.29 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,259.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8,057.686 cm⁴, Iy = 4,801.958 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	57.0 kg/m	38.29 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,259.19 mm²	11.252 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8,057.69 cm⁴	193.59 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,801.96 cm⁴	115.37 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	575.55 cm³	35.122 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	480.2 cm³	29.303 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	691.16 cm³	42.177 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	549.27 cm³	33.519 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.54 cm	4.148 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.13 cm	3.202 in