RHS 254x152.4x12.7 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 254x152.4 (México) · Caño estructural 254x152.4 (Argentina)

The RHS 254x152.4x12.7 steel profile weighs 72.7 kg/m (48.86 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 152.4 mm (6.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 9,262.042 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7,524.164 cm⁴, Iy = 3,364.305 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	254 mm	10.00 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	72.7 kg/m	48.86 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	9,262.04 mm²	14.356 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7,524.16 cm⁴	180.77 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,364.31 cm⁴	80.83 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	592.45 cm³	36.154 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	441.51 cm³	26.943 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	747.11 cm³	45.592 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	522.4 cm³	31.879 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.01 cm	3.548 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.03 cm	2.373 in