RHS 280x240x11 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 280x240x11 steel profile weighs 83.6 kg/m (56.15 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 240 mm (9.45 in). Cross-sectional area: 10,644.398 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 12,112.958 cm⁴, Iy = 9,548.463 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)	11 mm	0.43 in
Fillet radius (r)	22 mm	0.87 in
Weight	83.6 kg/m	56.15 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	10,644.4 mm²	16.499 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	12,112.96 cm⁴	291.01 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	9,548.46 cm⁴	229.40 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	865.21 cm³	52.799 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	795.71 cm³	48.557 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,033.28 cm³	63.055 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	929.95 cm³	56.749 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.67 cm	4.200 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	9.47 cm	3.729 in