RHS 152.4x101.6x7.95 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 152.4x101.6 (México) · Caño estructural 152.4x101.6 (Argentina)

The RHS 152.4x101.6x7.95 steel profile weighs 28.4 kg/m (19.11 lb/ft), has a depth of 152.4 mm (6.00 in), flange width 101.6 mm (4.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,623.03 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,089.782 cm⁴, Iy = 576.498 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	152.4 mm	6.00 in
Width (b)	101.6 mm	4.00 in
Thickness (t)	8.0 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.9 mm	0.63 in
Weight	28.4 kg/m	19.11 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,623.03 mm²	5.616 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,089.78 cm⁴	26.18 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	576.5 cm⁴	13.85 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	143.02 cm³	8.727 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	113.48 cm³	6.925 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	178.58 cm³	10.898 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	134.63 cm³	8.216 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.48 cm	2.159 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.99 cm	1.570 in