RHS 170x100x8 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 170x100x8 steel profile weighs 30.6 kg/m (20.57 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,899.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,422.775 cm⁴, Iy = 617.363 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	30.6 kg/m	20.57 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,899.19 mm²	6.044 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,422.77 cm⁴	34.18 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	617.36 cm⁴	14.83 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	167.39 cm³	10.215 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	123.47 cm³	7.535 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	210.7 cm³	12.858 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	145.35 cm³	8.870 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.04 cm	2.378 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.98 cm	1.567 in