RHS 203.2x101.6x7.95 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 203.2x101.6 (México) · Caño estructural 203.2x101.6 (Argentina)

The RHS 203.2x101.6x7.95 steel profile weighs 34.8 kg/m (23.37 lb/ft), has a depth of 203.2 mm (8.00 in), flange width 101.6 mm (4.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,430.75 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,248.077 cm⁴, Iy = 754.022 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	203.2 mm	8.00 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	34.8 kg/m	23.37 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,430.75 mm²	6.868 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,248.08 cm⁴	54.01 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	754.02 cm⁴	18.12 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	221.27 cm³	13.503 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	148.43 cm³	9.058 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	280.86 cm³	17.139 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	172.46 cm³	10.524 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.12 cm	2.804 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.13 cm	1.624 in