RHS 230x170x8 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 230x170x8 steel profile weighs 46.9 kg/m (31.54 lb/ft), has a depth of 230 mm (9.06 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,979.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,447.265 cm⁴, Iy = 2,788.572 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	46.9 kg/m	31.54 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,979.19 mm²	9.268 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,447.27 cm⁴	106.85 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,788.57 cm⁴	67.00 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	386.72 cm³	23.599 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	328.07 cm³	20.020 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	466.4 cm³	28.461 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	379.18 cm³	23.139 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.62 cm	3.395 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.83 cm	2.689 in