RHS 150x100x6 · Weight & Dimensions

EN — 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 150x100 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 150x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x100x6 steel profile weighs 21.3 kg/m (14.31 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,856 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 885.25 cm⁴, Iy = 466.31 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	21.3 kg/m	14.31 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,856 mm²	4.427 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	885.25 cm⁴	21.27 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	466.31 cm⁴	11.20 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	118.03 cm³	7.203 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	93.26 cm³	5.691 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	143.53 cm³	8.759 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	107.83 cm³	6.580 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.57 cm	2.193 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.04 cm	1.591 in