RHS 304.8x203.2x7.95 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 304.8x203.2 (México) · Caño estructural 304.8x203.2 (Argentina)

The RHS 304.8x203.2x7.95 steel profile weighs 60.1 kg/m (40.41 lb/ft), has a depth of 304.8 mm (12.00 in), flange width 203.2 mm (8.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,661.63 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 9,943.677 cm⁴, Iy = 5,329.015 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)	8.0 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.9 mm	0.63 in
Weight	60.1 kg/m	40.41 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,661.63 mm²	11.876 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	9,943.68 cm⁴	238.90 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,329.01 cm⁴	128.03 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	652.47 cm³	39.816 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	524.51 cm³	32.008 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	786.75 cm³	48.011 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	596.28 cm³	36.387 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.39 cm	4.485 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.34 cm	3.283 in