Steel Section Catalog

RHS 80x50x3

BR — 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.

The RHS 80x50x3 steel profile weighs 5.7 kg/m (3.80 lb/ft), has a depth of 80 mm (3.15 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 744 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 64.75 cm⁴, Iy = 30.8 cm⁴.

h=80b=50t=3
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (h)80 mm3.15 in
Width (b)50 mm1.97 in
Thickness (t)3 mm0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)6 mm0.24 in
Weight5.7 kg/m3.80 lb/ft

Section Properties

PropertyMetricImperial
Area (A)744 mm²1.153 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)64.75 cm⁴1.56 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)30.8 cm⁴0.74 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)16.19 cm³0.988 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)12.32 cm³0.752 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)19.76 cm³1.206 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)14.18 cm³0.865 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)2.95 cm1.161 in
Radius of gyration (ry)2.03 cm0.799 in

Beam Calculator— RHS 80x50x3

3D preview unavailable

Your device does not support WebGL. The 2D diagram below is still fully functional.

mfixed @ 0mfixed @ 6mkN/m

Results — RHS 80x50x3

Mmax

15.0 kN·m

Vmax

15.0 kN

δmax

130.31 mm

L/46

R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
Standard: