RHS 230x170x14.2 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 230x170x14.2 steel profile weighs 78.8 kg/m (52.93 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 10,034.172 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,913.931 cm⁴, Iy = 4,295.77 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)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Fillet radius (r)	28.4 mm	1.12 in
Weight	78.8 kg/m	52.93 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	10,034.17 mm²	15.553 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,913.93 cm⁴	166.11 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,295.77 cm⁴	103.21 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	601.21 cm³	36.688 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	505.38 cm³	30.841 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	751.17 cm³	45.840 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	608.45 cm³	37.130 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.3 cm	3.268 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.54 cm	2.576 in