RHS 304.8x203.2x9.53 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 304.8x203.2 (México) · Caño estructural 304.8x203.2 (Argentina)

The RHS 304.8x203.2x9.53 steel profile weighs 71.3 kg/m (47.93 lb/ft), has a depth of 304.8 mm (12.00 in), flange width 203.2 mm (8.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 9,085.312 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11,619.779 cm⁴, Iy = 6,210.878 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)	9.5 mm	0.38 in
Fillet radius (r)	19.1 mm	0.75 in
Weight	71.3 kg/m	47.93 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	9,085.31 mm²	14.082 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	11,619.78 cm⁴	279.17 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	6,210.88 cm⁴	149.22 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	762.45 cm³	46.528 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	611.31 cm³	37.304 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	925.61 cm³	56.485 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	700.79 cm³	42.765 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.31 cm	4.452 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	8.27 cm	3.255 in