RHS 310x170x14.2 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 310x170x14.2 steel profile weighs 96.6 kg/m (64.92 lb/ft), has a depth of 310 mm (12.20 in), flange width 170 mm (6.69 in). Cross-sectional area: 12,306.172 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 14,649.954 cm⁴, Iy = 5,678.33 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)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Fillet radius (r)	28.4 mm	1.12 in
Weight	96.6 kg/m	64.92 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	12,306.17 mm²	19.075 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	14,649.95 cm⁴	351.97 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,678.33 cm⁴	136.42 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	945.16 cm³	57.677 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	668.04 cm³	40.766 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,197.98 cm³	73.106 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	785.44 cm³	47.931 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.91 cm	4.296 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.79 cm	2.674 in