RHS 230x170x7.1 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 230x170x7.1 steel profile weighs 42.0 kg/m (28.22 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,348.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,021.023 cm⁴, Iy = 2,524.775 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)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	42.0 kg/m	28.22 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,348.54 mm²	8.290 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,021.02 cm⁴	96.61 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,524.77 cm⁴	60.66 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	349.65 cm³	21.337 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	297.03 cm³	18.126 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	419.61 cm³	25.606 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	341.33 cm³	20.829 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.67 cm	3.414 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.87 cm	2.705 in