RHS 127x76.2x7.95 CISC · Weight & Dimensions

CISC, 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 127x76.2 (México) · Caño estructural 127x76.2 (Argentina)

The RHS 127x76.2x7.95 steel profile weighs 22.1 kg/m (14.85 lb/ft), has a depth of 127 mm (5.00 in), flange width 76.2 mm (3.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,815.31 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 549.146 cm⁴, Iy = 243.55 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	127 mm	5.00 in
Width (b)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Thickness (t)	8.0 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.9 mm	0.63 in
Weight	22.1 kg/m	14.85 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,815.31 mm²	4.364 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	549.15 cm⁴	13.19 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	243.55 cm⁴	5.85 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	86.48 cm³	5.277 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	63.92 cm³	3.901 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	111.09 cm³	6.779 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	77.4 cm³	4.724 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.42 cm	1.739 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.94 cm	1.158 in