RHS 170x100x10 V&M do Brasil · Weight & Dimensions

V&M do Brasil, hot-rolled 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 170x100 (México) · Caño estructural 170x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 170x100x10 steel profile weighs 37.2 kg/m (25.02 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,742.478 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,666.478 cm⁴, Iy = 717.271 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	170 mm	6.69 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	10 mm	0.39 in
Fillet radius (r)	20 mm	0.79 in
Weight	37.2 kg/m	25.02 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,742.48 mm²	7.351 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,666.48 cm⁴	40.04 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	717.27 cm⁴	17.23 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	196.06 cm³	11.964 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	143.45 cm³	8.754 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	251.09 cm³	15.323 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	172.61 cm³	10.533 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.93 cm	2.334 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.89 cm	1.531 in