RHS 230x150x8.2 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 230x150x8.2 steel profile weighs 45.5 kg/m (30.54 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,789.882 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,135.97 cm⁴, Iy = 2,130.791 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)	8.2 mm	0.32 in
Fillet radius (r)	16.4 mm	0.65 in
Weight	45.5 kg/m	30.54 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,789.88 mm²	8.974 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,135.97 cm⁴	99.37 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,130.79 cm⁴	51.19 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	359.65 cm³	21.947 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	284.11 cm³	17.337 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	440.23 cm³	26.865 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	327.9 cm³	20.009 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.45 cm	3.328 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.07 cm	2.388 in