RHS 310x170x11 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 310x170x11 steel profile weighs 76.7 kg/m (51.51 lb/ft), has a depth of 310 mm (12.20 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 9,764.398 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 12,013.76 cm⁴, Iy = 4,697.645 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)	11 mm	0.43 in
Fillet radius (r)	22 mm	0.87 in
Weight	76.7 kg/m	51.51 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	9,764.4 mm²	15.135 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	12,013.76 cm⁴	288.63 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,697.64 cm⁴	112.86 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	775.08 cm³	47.299 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	552.66 cm³	33.726 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	967.67 cm³	59.051 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	636.82 cm³	38.861 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.09 cm	4.367 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.94 cm	2.731 in