RHS 152.4x101.6x9.53 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 152.4x101.6x9.53 steel profile weighs 33.3 kg/m (22.39 lb/ft), has a depth of 152.4 mm (6.00 in), flange width 101.6 mm (4.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,244.072 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,236.901 cm⁴, Iy = 651.113 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)	9.5 mm	0.38 in
Fillet radius (r)	19.1 mm	0.75 in
Weight	33.3 kg/m	22.39 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,244.07 mm²	6.578 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,236.9 cm⁴	29.72 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	651.11 cm⁴	15.64 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	162.32 cm³	9.906 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	128.17 cm³	7.822 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	205.65 cm³	12.550 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	154.72 cm³	9.442 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.4 cm	2.125 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.92 cm	1.542 in