RHS 280x240x12.5 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 280x240x12.5 steel profile weighs 94.0 kg/m (63.16 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 240 mm (9.45 in). Cross-sectional area: 11,972.622 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 13,433.856 cm⁴, Iy = 10,580.564 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)	12.5 mm	0.49 in
Fillet radius (r)	25 mm	0.98 in
Weight	94.0 kg/m	63.16 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	11,972.62 mm²	18.558 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	13,433.86 cm⁴	322.75 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	10,580.56 cm⁴	254.20 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	959.56 cm³	58.556 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	881.71 cm³	53.806 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,153.52 cm³	70.392 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1,037.82 cm³	63.332 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.59 cm	4.170 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	9.4 cm	3.701 in