RHS 304.8x203.2x12.7 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 304.8x203.2 (México) · Caño estructural 304.8x203.2 (Argentina)

The RHS 304.8x203.2x12.7 steel profile weighs 93.0 kg/m (62.48 lb/ft), has a depth of 304.8 mm (12.00 in), flange width 203.2 mm (8.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 11,842.682 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 14,698.845 cm⁴, Iy = 7,815.802 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	304.8 mm	12.00 in
Width (b)	203.2 mm	8.00 in
Thickness (t)	12.7 mm	0.50 in
Fillet radius (r)	25.4 mm	1.00 in
Weight	93.0 kg/m	62.48 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	11,842.68 mm²	18.356 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	14,698.85 cm⁴	353.14 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	7,815.8 cm⁴	187.77 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	964.49 cm³	58.857 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	769.27 cm³	46.944 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,187.2 cm³	72.448 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	896.95 cm³	54.735 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.14 cm	4.386 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.12 cm	3.198 in