RHS 170x130x10 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 170x130 (México) · Caño estructural 170x130 (Argentina)

The RHS 170x130x10 steel profile weighs 41.9 kg/m (28.18 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,342.478 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,050.978 cm⁴, Iy = 1,346.299 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	170 mm	6.69 in
Width (b)	130 mm	5.12 in
Thickness (t)	10 mm	0.39 in
Fillet radius (r)	20 mm	0.79 in
Weight	41.9 kg/m	28.18 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,342.48 mm²	8.281 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,050.98 cm⁴	49.27 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,346.3 cm⁴	32.34 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	241.29 cm³	14.725 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	207.12 cm³	12.639 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	299.09 cm³	18.252 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	248.24 cm³	15.149 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.2 cm	2.439 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.02 cm	1.976 in