RHS 203.2x152.4x7.95 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 203.2x152.4 (México) · Caño estructural 203.2x152.4 (Argentina)

The RHS 203.2x152.4x7.95 steel profile weighs 41.1 kg/m (27.63 lb/ft), has a depth of 203.2 mm (8.00 in), flange width 152.4 mm (6.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,238.47 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,018.312 cm⁴, Iy = 1,933.319 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)	8.0 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.9 mm	0.63 in
Weight	41.1 kg/m	27.63 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,238.47 mm²	8.120 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,018.31 cm⁴	72.51 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,933.32 cm⁴	46.45 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	297.08 cm³	18.129 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	253.72 cm³	15.483 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	359.72 cm³	21.951 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	295.25 cm³	18.018 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.59 cm	2.988 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.08 cm	2.392 in