RHS 170x100x5 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 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 170x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 170x100x5 steel profile weighs 19.9 kg/m (13.37 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,535.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 976.689 cm⁴, Iy = 429.185 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	170 mm	6.69 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	19.9 kg/m	13.37 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,535.62 mm²	3.930 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	976.69 cm⁴	23.46 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	429.19 cm⁴	10.31 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	114.9 cm³	7.012 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	85.84 cm³	5.238 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	141.09 cm³	8.610 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	97.84 cm³	5.971 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.21 cm	2.443 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.11 cm	1.620 in