RHS 300x240x14.2 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 300x240 (México) · Caño estructural 300x240 (Argentina)

The RHS 300x240x14.2 steel profile weighs 110.0 kg/m (73.91 lb/ft), has a depth of 300 mm (11.81 in), flange width 240 mm (9.45 in). Cross-sectional area: 14,010.172 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 17,545.421 cm⁴, Iy = 12,402.604 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	300 mm	11.81 in
Width (b)	240 mm	9.45 in
Thickness (t)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Fillet radius (r)	28.4 mm	1.12 in
Weight	110.0 kg/m	73.91 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	14,010.17 mm²	21.716 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	17,545.42 cm⁴	421.53 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	12,402.6 cm⁴	297.97 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1,169.69 cm³	71.379 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1,033.55 cm³	63.071 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,421.24 cm³	86.730 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1,218.88 cm³	74.381 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.19 cm	4.406 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	9.41 cm	3.704 in