RHS 300x150x16 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 300x150 (México) · Caño estructural 300x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 300x150x16 steel profile weighs 99.8 kg/m (67.09 lb/ft), has a depth of 300 mm (11.81 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 12,716.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 13,399.062 cm⁴, Iy = 4,427.915 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	300 mm	11.81 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	99.8 kg/m	67.09 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	12,716.74 mm²	19.711 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	13,399.06 cm⁴	321.91 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,427.91 cm⁴	106.38 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	893.27 cm³	54.511 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	590.39 cm³	36.028 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,159.29 cm³	70.744 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	707.13 cm³	43.152 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.26 cm	4.041 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.9 cm	2.323 in