RHS 230x170x8.2 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 230x170 (México) · Caño estructural 230x170 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x170x8.2 steel profile weighs 48.0 kg/m (32.28 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,117.882 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,539.554 cm⁴, Iy = 2,845.574 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)	8.2 mm	0.32 in
Fillet radius (r)	16.4 mm	0.65 in
Weight	48.0 kg/m	32.28 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,117.88 mm²	9.483 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,539.55 cm⁴	109.06 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,845.57 cm⁴	68.36 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	394.74 cm³	24.089 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	334.77 cm³	20.429 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	476.61 cm³	29.084 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	387.43 cm³	23.643 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.61 cm	3.391 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.82 cm	2.685 in