RHS 200x100x8 · 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 (México) · Caño estructural 200x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 200x100x8 steel profile weighs 33.7 kg/m (22.65 lb/ft), has a depth of 200 mm (7.87 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,544 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,306.01 cm⁴, Iy = 757.85 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	200 mm	7.87 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	33.7 kg/m	22.65 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,544 mm²	7.043 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,306.01 cm⁴	55.40 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	757.85 cm⁴	18.21 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	230.6 cm³	14.072 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	151.57 cm³	9.249 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	289.02 cm³	17.637 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	175.42 cm³	10.705 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.12 cm	2.803 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.08 cm	1.606 in