RHS 170x130x12.5 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 170x130x12.5 steel profile weighs 50.8 kg/m (34.14 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,472.622 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,380.573 cm⁴, Iy = 1,556.257 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)	12.5 mm	0.49 in
Fillet radius (r)	25 mm	0.98 in
Weight	50.8 kg/m	34.14 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,472.62 mm²	10.033 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,380.57 cm⁴	57.19 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,556.26 cm⁴	37.39 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	280.07 cm³	17.091 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	239.42 cm³	14.611 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	354.09 cm³	21.608 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	293.38 cm³	17.903 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.06 cm	2.388 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.9 cm	1.930 in