RHS 203.2x152.4x9.53 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 203.2x152.4 (México) · Caño estructural 203.2x152.4 (Argentina)

The RHS 203.2x152.4x9.53 steel profile weighs 48.5 kg/m (32.61 lb/ft), has a depth of 203.2 mm (8.00 in), flange width 152.4 mm (6.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,180.568 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,484.896 cm⁴, Iy = 2,226.553 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)	9.5 mm	0.38 in
Fillet radius (r)	19.1 mm	0.75 in
Weight	48.5 kg/m	32.61 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,180.57 mm²	9.580 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,484.9 cm⁴	83.72 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,226.55 cm⁴	53.49 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	343 cm³	20.931 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	292.2 cm³	17.831 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	419.51 cm³	25.600 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	343.98 cm³	20.991 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.51 cm	2.956 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6 cm	2.363 in