RHS 230x150x10.3 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 230x150 (México) · Caño estructural 230x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x150x10.3 steel profile weighs 56.0 kg/m (37.61 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,130.435 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,958.669 cm⁴, Iy = 2,542.24 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	230 mm	9.06 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	10.3 mm	0.41 in
Fillet radius (r)	20.6 mm	0.81 in
Weight	56.0 kg/m	37.61 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,130.43 mm²	11.052 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,958.67 cm⁴	119.13 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,542.24 cm⁴	61.08 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	431.19 cm³	26.313 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	338.97 cm³	20.685 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	534.37 cm³	32.609 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	397.22 cm³	24.240 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.34 cm	3.283 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.97 cm	2.351 in