RHS 300x240x16 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 300x240x16 steel profile weighs 122.4 kg/m (82.27 lb/ft), has a depth of 300 mm (11.81 in), flange width 240 mm (9.45 in). Cross-sectional area: 15,596.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 19,212.438 cm⁴, Iy = 13,561.619 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)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	122.4 kg/m	82.27 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	15,596.74 mm²	24.175 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	19,212.44 cm⁴	461.58 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	13,561.62 cm⁴	325.82 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1,280.83 cm³	78.161 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1,130.13 cm³	68.965 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,568.25 cm³	95.701 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1,344.18 cm³	82.027 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.1 cm	4.370 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	9.32 cm	3.671 in