RHS 280x240x10 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 280x240 (México) · Caño estructural 280x240 (Argentina)

The RHS 280x240x10 steel profile weighs 76.5 kg/m (51.39 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 240 mm (9.45 in). Cross-sectional area: 9,742.478 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11,190.282 cm⁴, Iy = 8,826.259 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	280 mm	11.02 in
Width (b)	240 mm	9.45 in
Thickness (t)	10 mm	0.39 in
Fillet radius (r)	20 mm	0.79 in
Weight	76.5 kg/m	51.39 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	9,742.48 mm²	15.101 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	11,190.28 cm⁴	268.85 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	8,826.26 cm⁴	212.05 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	799.31 cm³	48.777 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	735.52 cm³	44.884 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	950.43 cm³	57.999 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	855.58 cm³	52.211 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.72 cm	4.219 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	9.52 cm	3.747 in