RHS 200x150x6 · 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 200x150 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 200x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 200x150x6 steel profile weighs 31.0 kg/m (20.83 lb/ft), has a depth of 200 mm (7.87 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,056 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,358.63 cm⁴, Iy = 1,507.69 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)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	31.0 kg/m	20.83 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,056 mm²	6.287 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,358.63 cm⁴	56.67 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,507.69 cm⁴	36.22 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	235.86 cm³	14.393 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	201.02 cm³	12.267 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	280.63 cm³	17.125 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	229.93 cm³	14.031 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.63 cm	3.004 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.1 cm	2.402 in