RHS 170x100x5.6 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 170x100x5.6 steel profile weighs 22.1 kg/m (14.86 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,817.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,073.925 cm⁴, Iy = 470.707 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	170 mm	6.69 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	22.1 kg/m	14.86 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,817.8 mm²	4.368 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,073.93 cm⁴	25.80 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	470.71 cm⁴	11.31 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	126.34 cm³	7.710 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	94.14 cm³	5.745 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	155.89 cm³	9.513 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	108 cm³	6.590 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.17 cm	2.431 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.09 cm	1.609 in