RHS 230x150x12.5 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 230x150 (México) · Caño estructural 230x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x150x12.5 steel profile weighs 66.5 kg/m (44.69 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,472.622 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,724.606 cm⁴, Iy = 2,920.355 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	230 mm	9.06 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	12.5 mm	0.49 in
Fillet radius (r)	25 mm	0.98 in
Weight	66.5 kg/m	44.69 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,472.62 mm²	13.133 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,724.61 cm⁴	137.53 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,920.36 cm⁴	70.16 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	497.79 cm³	30.377 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	389.38 cm³	23.762 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	625.14 cm³	38.149 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	463.74 cm³	28.299 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.22 cm	3.236 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.87 cm	2.311 in