RHS 230x120x10.3 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions

Açotubo, cold-formed 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 230x120 (México) · Caño estructural 230x120 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x120x10.3 steel profile weighs 51.1 kg/m (34.35 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 120 mm (4.72 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,512.435 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,212.38 cm⁴, Iy = 1,506.377 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	230 mm	9.06 in
Width (b)	120 mm	4.72 in
Thickness (t)	10.3 mm	0.41 in
Fillet radius (r)	20.6 mm	0.81 in
Weight	51.1 kg/m	34.35 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,512.43 mm²	10.094 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,212.38 cm⁴	101.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,506.38 cm⁴	36.19 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	366.29 cm³	22.353 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	251.06 cm³	15.321 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	466.48 cm³	28.466 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	294.9 cm³	17.996 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.04 cm	3.166 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.81 cm	1.893 in