RHS 150x100x8 · 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 (México) · Caño estructural 150x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x100x8 steel profile weighs 27.4 kg/m (18.41 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,744 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,128.23 cm⁴, Iy = 588.15 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	27.4 kg/m	18.41 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,744 mm²	5.803 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,128.23 cm⁴	27.11 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	588.15 cm⁴	14.13 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	150.43 cm³	9.180 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	117.63 cm³	7.178 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	185.42 cm³	11.315 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	138.62 cm³	8.459 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.49 cm	2.161 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.96 cm	1.559 in