RHS 230x150x16 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 230x150x16 steel profile weighs 82.2 kg/m (55.27 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 10,476.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,750.401 cm⁴, Iy = 3,417.6 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)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	82.2 kg/m	55.27 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	10,476.74 mm²	16.239 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,750.4 cm⁴	162.18 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,417.6 cm⁴	82.11 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	586.99 cm³	35.821 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	455.68 cm³	27.807 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	753.4 cm³	45.975 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	557.05 cm³	33.993 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.03 cm	3.160 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.71 cm	2.249 in