RHS 254x152.4x7.95 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 254x152.4 (México) · Caño estructural 254x152.4 (Argentina)

The RHS 254x152.4x7.95 steel profile weighs 47.5 kg/m (31.89 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 152.4 mm (6.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,046.19 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,201.003 cm⁴, Iy = 2,355.088 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)	8.0 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.9 mm	0.63 in
Weight	47.5 kg/m	31.89 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,046.19 mm²	9.372 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,201 cm⁴	124.95 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,355.09 cm⁴	56.58 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	409.53 cm³	24.991 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	309.07 cm³	18.860 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	503.03 cm³	30.697 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	353.59 cm³	21.578 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.27 cm	3.651 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.24 cm	2.457 in