RHS 230x170x6.3 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 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 230x170 (Argentina)

The RHS 230x170x6.3 steel profile weighs 37.5 kg/m (25.21 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,779.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,626.94 cm⁴, Iy = 2,280.136 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	230 mm	9.06 in
Width (b)	170 mm	6.69 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	37.5 kg/m	25.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,779.03 mm²	7.407 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,626.94 cm⁴	87.14 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,280.14 cm⁴	54.78 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	315.39 cm³	19.246 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	268.25 cm³	16.370 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	376.83 cm³	22.995 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	306.67 cm³	18.715 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.71 cm	3.430 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.91 cm	2.719 in