RHS 290x150x7.1 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 290x150x7.1 steel profile weighs 46.4 kg/m (31.21 lb/ft), has a depth of 290 mm (11.42 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,916.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,477.243 cm⁴, Iy = 2,329.975 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	46.4 kg/m	31.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,916.54 mm²	9.171 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,477.24 cm⁴	155.62 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,329.97 cm⁴	55.98 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	446.71 cm³	27.260 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	310.66 cm³	18.958 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	552.67 cm³	33.726 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	350.14 cm³	21.367 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.46 cm	4.119 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.28 cm	2.471 in