RHS 290x190x16 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 290x190 (México) · Caño estructural 290x190 (Argentina)

The RHS 290x190x16 steel profile weighs 107.4 kg/m (72.15 lb/ft), has a depth of 290 mm (11.42 in), flange width 190 mm (7.48 in). Cross-sectional area: 13,676.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 14,676.465 cm⁴, Iy = 7,539.278 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	290 mm	11.42 in
Width (b)	190 mm	7.48 in
Thickness (t)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	107.4 kg/m	72.15 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	13,676.74 mm²	21.199 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	14,676.47 cm⁴	352.60 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	7,539.28 cm⁴	181.13 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1,012.17 cm³	61.767 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	793.61 cm³	48.429 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,271.86 cm³	77.614 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	946.42 cm³	57.755 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.36 cm	4.078 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.42 cm	2.923 in