RHS 230x150x8.8 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 230x150x8.8 steel profile weighs 48.5 kg/m (32.59 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,178.815 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,380.361 cm⁴, Iy = 2,253.542 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)	8.8 mm	0.35 in
Fillet radius (r)	17.6 mm	0.69 in
Weight	48.5 kg/m	32.59 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,178.81 mm²	9.577 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,380.36 cm⁴	105.24 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,253.54 cm⁴	54.14 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	380.9 cm³	23.244 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	300.47 cm³	18.336 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	467.88 cm³	28.552 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	348.29 cm³	21.254 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.42 cm	3.315 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.04 cm	2.378 in