RHS 230x170x10 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 230x170 (México) · Caño estructural 230x170 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x170x10 steel profile weighs 57.6 kg/m (38.73 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,342.478 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,331.034 cm⁴, Iy = 3,332.645 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	230 mm	9.06 in
Width (b)	170 mm	6.69 in
Thickness (t)	10 mm	0.39 in
Fillet radius (r)	20 mm	0.79 in
Weight	57.6 kg/m	38.73 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,342.48 mm²	11.381 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,331.03 cm⁴	128.08 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,332.64 cm⁴	80.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	463.57 cm³	28.289 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	392.08 cm³	23.926 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	565.37 cm³	34.501 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	459.09 cm³	28.016 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.52 cm	3.355 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.74 cm	2.652 in