RHS 200x100x6 · 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 200x100 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 200x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 200x100x6 steel profile weighs 26.0 kg/m (17.47 lb/ft), has a depth of 200 mm (7.87 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,456 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,793.91 cm⁴, Iy = 599.03 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	200 mm	7.87 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	26.0 kg/m	17.47 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,456 mm²	5.357 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,793.91 cm⁴	43.10 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	599.03 cm⁴	14.39 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	179.39 cm³	10.947 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	119.81 cm³	7.311 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	222.43 cm³	13.574 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	136.03 cm³	8.301 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.2 cm	2.835 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.16 cm	1.638 in