Steel Section Catalog

HSS 102x51x3.2

AISC — 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.

The HSS 102x51x3.2 steel profile weighs 6.9 kg/m (4.61 lb/ft), has a depth of 101.6 mm (4.00 in), flange width 50.8 mm (2.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 878.4 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 117.79 cm⁴, Iy = 39.36 cm⁴.

h=101.6b=50.8t=3
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (h)101.6 mm4.00 in
Width (b)50.8 mm2.00 in
Thickness (t)3 mm0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)6 mm0.24 in
Weight6.9 kg/m4.61 lb/ft

Section Properties

PropertyMetricImperial
Area (A)878.4 mm²1.362 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)117.79 cm⁴2.83 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)39.36 cm⁴0.95 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)23.19 cm³1.415 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)15.5 cm³0.946 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)28.74 cm³1.754 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)17.58 cm³1.073 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)3.66 cm1.441 in
Radius of gyration (ry)2.12 cm0.835 in

Beam Calculator— HSS 102x51x3.2

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Results — HSS 102x51x3.2

Mmax

15.0 kN·m

Vmax

15.0 kN

δmax

71.63 mm

L/84

R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
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