RHS 280x200x8.8 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 280x200x8.8 steel profile weighs 62.3 kg/m (41.88 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,938.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8,742.928 cm⁴, Iy = 5,204.346 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	62.3 kg/m	41.88 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,938.81 mm²	12.305 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8,742.93 cm⁴	210.05 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,204.35 cm⁴	125.03 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	624.49 cm³	38.109 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	520.43 cm³	31.759 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	752.68 cm³	45.931 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	597.89 cm³	36.486 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.49 cm	4.132 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.1 cm	3.188 in