RHS 230x170x12.7 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 230x170x12.7 steel profile weighs 71.4 kg/m (48.00 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 9,099.482 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,389.871 cm⁴, Iy = 3,978.709 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)	12.7 mm	0.50 in
Fillet radius (r)	25.4 mm	1.00 in
Weight	71.4 kg/m	48.00 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	9,099.48 mm²	14.104 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,389.87 cm⁴	153.52 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,978.71 cm⁴	95.59 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	555.64 cm³	33.907 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	468.08 cm³	28.564 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	688.19 cm³	41.996 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	557.93 cm³	34.047 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.38 cm	3.299 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.61 cm	2.603 in