RHS 310x170x10 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 310x170 (México) · Caño estructural 310x170 (Argentina)

The RHS 310x170x10 steel profile weighs 70.2 kg/m (47.17 lb/ft), has a depth of 310 mm (12.20 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 8,942.478 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11,114.113 cm⁴, Iy = 4,357.978 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	310 mm	12.20 in
Width (b)	170 mm	6.69 in
Thickness (t)	10 mm	0.39 in
Fillet radius (r)	20 mm	0.79 in
Weight	70.2 kg/m	47.17 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	8,942.48 mm²	13.861 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	11,114.11 cm⁴	267.02 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,357.98 cm⁴	104.70 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	717.04 cm³	43.757 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	512.7 cm³	31.287 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	891.07 cm³	54.377 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	587.09 cm³	35.827 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.15 cm	4.389 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.98 cm	2.748 in