RHS 230x170x11 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 230x170x11 steel profile weighs 62.8 kg/m (42.22 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,004.398 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,740.856 cm⁴, Iy = 3,583.506 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)	11 mm	0.43 in
Fillet radius (r)	22 mm	0.87 in
Weight	62.8 kg/m	42.22 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,004.4 mm²	12.407 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,740.86 cm⁴	137.92 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,583.51 cm⁴	86.09 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	499.2 cm³	30.463 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	421.59 cm³	25.727 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	612.29 cm³	37.364 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	496.9 cm³	30.323 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.47 cm	3.334 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.69 cm	2.634 in