RHS 230x170x11.1 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 230x170 (México) · Caño estructural 230x170 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x170x11.1 steel profile weighs 63.4 kg/m (42.57 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,069.867 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,780.685 cm⁴, Iy = 3,607.834 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)	11.1 mm	0.44 in
Fillet radius (r)	22.2 mm	0.87 in
Weight	63.4 kg/m	42.57 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,069.87 mm²	12.508 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,780.68 cm⁴	138.88 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,607.83 cm⁴	86.68 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	502.67 cm³	30.675 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	424.45 cm³	25.902 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	616.89 cm³	37.645 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	500.6 cm³	30.549 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.46 cm	3.332 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.69 cm	2.632 in