RHS 320x200x8 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 320x200 (México) · Caño estructural 320x200 (Argentina)

The RHS 320x200x8 steel profile weighs 62.0 kg/m (41.67 lb/ft), has a depth of 320 mm (12.60 in), flange width 200 mm (7.87 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,899.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11,121.217 cm⁴, Iy = 5,392.123 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	320 mm	12.60 in
Width (b)	200 mm	7.87 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	62.0 kg/m	41.67 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,899.19 mm²	12.244 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	11,121.22 cm⁴	267.19 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,392.12 cm⁴	129.55 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	695.08 cm³	42.416 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	539.21 cm³	32.905 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	842.74 cm³	51.427 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	610.71 cm³	37.268 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.87 cm	4.671 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.26 cm	3.253 in