RHS 254x152.4x6.35 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 cal 3 (México) · Caño estructural 254x152.4 (Argentina)

The RHS 254x152.4x6.35 steel profile weighs 38.4 kg/m (25.82 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 152.4 mm (6.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,896.151 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,290.881 cm⁴, Iy = 1,951.452 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.35 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	254 mm	10.00 in
Width (b)	152.4 mm	6.00 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.7 mm	0.50 in
Weight	38.4 kg/m	25.82 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,896.15 mm²	7.589 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,290.88 cm⁴	103.09 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,951.45 cm⁴	46.88 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	337.86 cm³	20.618 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	256.1 cm³	15.628 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	411.46 cm³	25.109 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	289.74 cm³	17.681 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.36 cm	3.686 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.31 cm	2.486 in