RHS 290x150x16 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 290x150 (México) · Caño estructural 290x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 290x150x16 steel profile weighs 97.3 kg/m (65.39 lb/ft), has a depth of 290 mm (11.42 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 12,396.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 12,271.302 cm⁴, Iy = 4,283.584 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	290 mm	11.42 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	97.3 kg/m	65.39 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	12,396.74 mm²	19.215 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	12,271.3 cm⁴	294.82 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,283.58 cm⁴	102.91 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	846.3 cm³	51.644 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	571.14 cm³	34.854 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,096.5 cm³	66.913 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	685.69 cm³	41.844 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.95 cm	3.917 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.88 cm	2.314 in