RHS 230x150x6.4 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 cal 3 (México) · Caño estructural 230x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x150x6.4 steel profile weighs 36.1 kg/m (24.24 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,594.679 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,356.922 cm⁴, Iy = 1,736.782 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.4 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	230 mm	9.06 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.8 mm	0.50 in
Weight	36.1 kg/m	24.24 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,594.68 mm²	7.122 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,356.92 cm⁴	80.65 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,736.78 cm⁴	41.73 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	291.91 cm³	17.813 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	231.57 cm³	14.131 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	353.62 cm³	21.579 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	263.83 cm³	16.100 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.55 cm	3.365 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.15 cm	2.421 in