RHS 250x150x6 · 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 250x150 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 250x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 250x150x6 steel profile weighs 35.8 kg/m (24.06 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,656 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,027.79 cm⁴, Iy = 1,818.91 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	250 mm	9.84 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	35.8 kg/m	24.06 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,656 mm²	7.217 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,027.79 cm⁴	96.77 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,818.91 cm⁴	43.70 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	322.22 cm³	19.663 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	242.52 cm³	14.800 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	389.53 cm³	23.771 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	273.13 cm³	16.667 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.3 cm	3.661 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.25 cm	2.461 in