RHS 170x130x8 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 170x130x8 steel profile weighs 34.4 kg/m (23.10 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,379.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,737.959 cm⁴, Iy = 1,144.748 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	34.4 kg/m	23.10 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,379.19 mm²	6.788 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,737.96 cm⁴	41.75 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,144.75 cm⁴	27.50 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	204.47 cm³	12.477 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	176.12 cm³	10.747 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	249.58 cm³	15.231 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	207.44 cm³	12.659 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.3 cm	2.480 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.11 cm	2.013 in