RHS 300x150x8 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 300x150x8 steel profile weighs 53.2 kg/m (35.76 lb/ft), has a depth of 300 mm (11.81 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,779.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,807.953 cm⁴, Iy = 2,654.121 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	53.2 kg/m	35.76 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,779.19 mm²	10.508 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,807.95 cm⁴	187.59 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,654.12 cm⁴	63.77 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	520.53 cm³	31.765 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	353.88 cm³	21.595 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	648.55 cm³	39.577 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	400.51 cm³	24.441 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.73 cm	4.225 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.26 cm	2.463 in