RHS 230x150x7.1 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 230x150x7.1 steel profile weighs 39.8 kg/m (26.72 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,064.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,668.144 cm⁴, Iy = 1,894.662 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	39.8 kg/m	26.72 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,064.54 mm²	7.850 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,668.14 cm⁴	88.13 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,894.66 cm⁴	45.52 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	318.97 cm³	19.465 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	252.62 cm³	15.416 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	387.95 cm³	23.675 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	289.26 cm³	17.652 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.51 cm	3.351 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.12 cm	2.408 in