RHS 230x150x14.2 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 230x150x14.2 steel profile weighs 74.3 kg/m (49.94 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 9,466.172 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,251.687 cm⁴, Iy = 3,177.32 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)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Fillet radius (r)	28.4 mm	1.12 in
Weight	74.3 kg/m	49.94 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	9,466.17 mm²	14.673 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,251.69 cm⁴	150.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,177.32 cm⁴	76.34 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	543.62 cm³	33.174 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	423.64 cm³	25.852 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	689.89 cm³	42.100 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	510.95 cm³	31.180 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.13 cm	3.199 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.79 cm	2.281 in