RHS 300x180x14.2 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 300x180 (México) · Caño estructural 300x180 (Argentina)

The RHS 300x180x14.2 steel profile weighs 96.6 kg/m (64.92 lb/ft), has a depth of 300 mm (11.81 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 12,306.172 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 14,062.92 cm⁴, Iy = 6,299.117 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	300 mm	11.81 in
Width (b)	180 mm	7.09 in
Thickness (t)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Fillet radius (r)	28.4 mm	1.12 in
Weight	96.6 kg/m	64.92 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	12,306.17 mm²	19.075 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	14,062.92 cm⁴	337.86 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	6,299.12 cm⁴	151.34 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	937.53 cm³	57.212 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	699.9 cm³	42.711 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,177.74 cm³	71.871 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	824.14 cm³	50.292 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.69 cm	4.209 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.15 cm	2.817 in