RHS 76.2x50.8x7.95 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 76.2x50.8 (México) · Caño estructural 76.2x50.8 (Argentina)

The RHS 76.2x50.8x7.95 steel profile weighs 12.6 kg/m (8.46 lb/ft), has a depth of 76.2 mm (3.00 in), flange width 50.8 mm (2.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,603.73 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 101.822 cm⁴, Iy = 52.679 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Width (b)	50.8 mm	2.00 in
Thickness (t)	8.0 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.9 mm	0.63 in
Weight	12.6 kg/m	8.46 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,603.73 mm²	2.486 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	101.82 cm⁴	2.45 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	52.68 cm⁴	1.27 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	26.72 cm³	1.631 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	20.74 cm³	1.266 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	36.06 cm³	2.200 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	26.91 cm³	1.642 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.52 cm	0.992 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.81 cm	0.714 in