RHS 203.2x152.4x12.7 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 203.2x152.4 (México) · Caño estructural 203.2x152.4 (Argentina)

The RHS 203.2x152.4x12.7 steel profile weighs 62.6 kg/m (42.05 lb/ft), has a depth of 203.2 mm (8.00 in), flange width 152.4 mm (6.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,971.722 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,298.646 cm⁴, Iy = 2,733.021 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	203.2 mm	8.00 in
Width (b)	152.4 mm	6.00 in
Thickness (t)	12.7 mm	0.50 in
Fillet radius (r)	25.4 mm	1.00 in
Weight	62.6 kg/m	42.05 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,971.72 mm²	12.356 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,298.65 cm⁴	103.27 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,733.02 cm⁴	65.66 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	423.1 cm³	25.819 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	358.66 cm³	21.887 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	528.24 cm³	32.235 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	432.28 cm³	26.379 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.34 cm	2.891 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.86 cm	2.305 in