RHS 290x150x8.8 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 290x150x8.8 steel profile weighs 56.8 kg/m (38.16 lb/ft), has a depth of 290 mm (11.42 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,234.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,775.417 cm⁴, Iy = 2,780.572 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	56.8 kg/m	38.16 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,234.81 mm²	11.214 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,775.42 cm⁴	186.80 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,780.57 cm⁴	66.80 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	536.24 cm³	32.723 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	370.74 cm³	22.624 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	669.08 cm³	40.830 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	422.85 cm³	25.804 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.37 cm	4.081 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.2 cm	2.441 in