RHS 170x130x8.8 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 170x130x8.8 steel profile weighs 37.5 kg/m (25.17 lb/ft), has a depth of 170 mm (6.69 in), flange width 130 mm (5.12 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,770.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,868.594 cm⁴, Iy = 1,229.089 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	37.5 kg/m	25.17 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,770.81 mm²	7.395 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,868.59 cm⁴	44.89 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,229.09 cm⁴	29.53 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	219.83 cm³	13.415 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	189.09 cm³	11.539 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	269.98 cm³	16.476 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	224.27 cm³	13.686 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.26 cm	2.464 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.08 cm	1.998 in