RHS 290x190x8.8 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 290x190 (México) · Caño estructural 290x190 (Argentina)

The RHS 290x190x8.8 steel profile weighs 62.3 kg/m (41.88 lb/ft), has a depth of 290 mm (11.42 in), flange width 190 mm (7.48 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,938.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 9,167.564 cm⁴, Iy = 4,770.736 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	62.3 kg/m	41.88 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,938.81 mm²	12.305 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	9,167.56 cm⁴	220.25 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,770.74 cm⁴	114.62 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	632.25 cm³	38.582 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	502.18 cm³	30.645 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	768.07 cm³	46.871 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	574.58 cm³	35.063 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.75 cm	4.231 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.75 cm	3.052 in