RHS 230x170x16 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 230x170x16 steel profile weighs 87.3 kg/m (58.65 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 11,116.743 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,484.503 cm⁴, Iy = 4,638.6 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)	16 mm	0.63 in
Fillet radius (r)	32 mm	1.26 in
Weight	87.3 kg/m	58.65 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	11,116.74 mm²	17.231 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,484.5 cm⁴	179.82 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,638.6 cm⁴	111.44 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	650.83 cm³	39.716 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	545.72 cm³	33.302 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	821.88 cm³	50.154 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	665.02 cm³	40.582 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.21 cm	3.230 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.46 cm	2.543 in