RHS 254x152.4x9.53 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 254x152.4 (México) · Caño estructural 254x152.4 (Argentina)

The RHS 254x152.4x9.53 steel profile weighs 56.1 kg/m (37.71 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 152.4 mm (6.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,148.816 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,035.557 cm⁴, Iy = 2,721.378 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)	9.5 mm	0.38 in
Fillet radius (r)	19.1 mm	0.75 in
Weight	56.1 kg/m	37.71 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,148.82 mm²	11.081 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,035.56 cm⁴	145.00 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,721.38 cm⁴	65.38 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	475.24 cm³	29.001 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	357.14 cm³	21.794 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	588.79 cm³	35.930 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	413.15 cm³	25.212 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.19 cm	3.617 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.17 cm	2.429 in