RHS 200x150x6.4 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions

Açotubo, cold-formed sections · 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 3 (México) · Caño estructural 200x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 200x150x6.4 steel profile weighs 33.0 kg/m (22.21 lb/ft), has a depth of 200 mm (7.87 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,210.679 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,396.577 cm⁴, Iy = 1,538.69 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.4 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	200 mm	7.87 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.8 mm	0.50 in
Weight	33.0 kg/m	22.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,210.68 mm²	6.527 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,396.58 cm⁴	57.58 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,538.69 cm⁴	36.97 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	239.66 cm³	14.625 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	205.16 cm³	12.520 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	287.57 cm³	17.549 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	236.26 cm³	14.418 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.54 cm	2.970 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.05 cm	2.380 in