RHS 230x150x11.1 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 230x150x11.1 steel profile weighs 59.9 kg/m (40.23 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,625.867 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,248.348 cm⁴, Iy = 2,685.848 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)	11.1 mm	0.44 in
Fillet radius (r)	22.2 mm	0.87 in
Weight	59.9 kg/m	40.23 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,625.87 mm²	11.820 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,248.35 cm⁴	126.09 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,685.85 cm⁴	64.53 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	456.38 cm³	27.850 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	358.11 cm³	21.853 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	568.3 cm³	34.680 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	422.12 cm³	25.760 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.3 cm	3.266 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.93 cm	2.336 in