RHS 170x130x7.1 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 170x130x7.1 steel profile weighs 30.8 kg/m (20.72 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,928.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,582.136 cm⁴, Iy = 1,043.758 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	30.8 kg/m	20.72 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,928.54 mm²	6.089 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,582.14 cm⁴	38.01 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,043.76 cm⁴	25.08 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	186.13 cm³	11.359 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	160.58 cm³	9.799 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	225.67 cm³	13.771 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	187.68 cm³	11.453 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.35 cm	2.498 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.15 cm	2.029 in