RHS 310x210x16 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 310x210 (México) · Caño estructural 310x210 (Argentina)

The RHS 310x210x16 steel profile weighs 117.4 kg/m (78.90 lb/ft), has a depth of 310 mm (12.20 in), flange width 210 mm (8.27 in). Cross-sectional area: 14,956.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 18,743.43 cm⁴, Iy = 10,174.568 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	310 mm	12.20 in
Width (b)	210 mm	8.27 in
Thickness (t)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	117.4 kg/m	78.90 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	14,956.74 mm²	23.183 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	18,743.43 cm⁴	450.31 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	10,174.57 cm⁴	244.44 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1,209.25 cm³	73.793 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	969.01 cm³	59.133 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,505.91 cm³	91.897 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1,148.47 cm³	70.084 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.19 cm	4.407 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.25 cm	3.247 in