RHS 230x150x6.3 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 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 230x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x150x6.3 steel profile weighs 35.5 kg/m (23.88 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,527.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,311.594 cm⁴, Iy = 1,713.737 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	230 mm	9.06 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	35.5 kg/m	23.88 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,527.03 mm²	7.017 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,311.59 cm⁴	79.56 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,713.74 cm⁴	41.17 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	287.96 cm³	17.573 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	228.5 cm³	13.944 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	348.64 cm³	21.275 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	260.14 cm³	15.875 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.55 cm	3.367 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.15 cm	2.422 in