RHS 280x240x16 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 280x240x16 steel profile weighs 117.4 kg/m (78.90 lb/ft), has a depth of 280 mm (11.02 in), flange width 240 mm (9.45 in). Cross-sectional area: 14,956.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 16,229.782 cm⁴, Iy = 12,757.438 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)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	117.4 kg/m	78.90 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	14,956.74 mm²	23.183 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	16,229.78 cm⁴	389.92 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	12,757.44 cm⁴	306.50 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1,159.27 cm³	70.743 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1,063.12 cm³	64.876 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,415.48 cm³	86.378 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1,272.5 cm³	77.653 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.42 cm	4.101 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	9.24 cm	3.636 in