RHS 230x170x10.3 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 230x170 (México) · Caño estructural 230x170 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x170x10.3 steel profile weighs 59.2 kg/m (39.79 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,542.435 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,456.194 cm⁴, Iy = 3,409.36 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	230 mm	9.06 in
Width (b)	170 mm	6.69 in
Thickness (t)	10.3 mm	0.41 in
Fillet radius (r)	20.6 mm	0.81 in
Weight	59.2 kg/m	39.79 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,542.43 mm²	11.691 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,456.19 cm⁴	131.09 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,409.36 cm⁴	81.91 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	474.45 cm³	28.953 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	401.1 cm³	24.477 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	579.62 cm³	35.371 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	470.59 cm³	28.717 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.51 cm	3.349 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.72 cm	2.647 in