RHS 290x150x8 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 290x150x8 steel profile weighs 52.0 kg/m (34.92 lb/ft), has a depth of 290 mm (11.42 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,619.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,176.218 cm⁴, Iy = 2,573.38 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	52.0 kg/m	34.92 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,619.19 mm²	10.260 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,176.22 cm⁴	172.41 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,573.38 cm⁴	61.83 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	494.91 cm³	30.201 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	343.12 cm³	20.938 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	615.05 cm³	37.533 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	389.15 cm³	23.748 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.41 cm	4.099 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.24 cm	2.455 in