RHS 230x170x12.5 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 230x170x12.5 steel profile weighs 70.4 kg/m (47.34 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,972.622 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,316.586 cm⁴, Iy = 3,934.218 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)	12.5 mm	0.49 in
Fillet radius (r)	25 mm	0.98 in
Weight	70.4 kg/m	47.34 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,972.62 mm²	13.908 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,316.59 cm⁴	151.76 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,934.22 cm⁴	94.52 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	549.27 cm³	33.519 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	462.85 cm³	28.245 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	679.52 cm³	41.467 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	550.96 cm³	33.622 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.39 cm	3.303 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.62 cm	2.607 in