RHS 170x130x6.3 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 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 170x130 (Argentina)

The RHS 170x130x6.3 steel profile weighs 27.6 kg/m (18.56 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,519.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,435.592 cm⁴, Iy = 948.426 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	170 mm	6.69 in
Width (b)	130 mm	5.12 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	27.6 kg/m	18.56 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,519.03 mm²	5.454 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,435.59 cm⁴	34.49 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	948.43 cm⁴	22.79 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	168.89 cm³	10.307 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	145.91 cm³	8.904 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	203.54 cm³	12.421 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	169.38 cm³	10.336 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.39 cm	2.515 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.19 cm	2.044 in