RHS 101.6x76.2x3.2 Hylsa · Weight & Dimensions

Hylsa, 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 101.6x76.2 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 101.6x76.2 (Argentina)

The RHS 101.6x76.2x3.2 steel profile weighs 8.3 kg/m (5.60 lb/ft), has a depth of 101.6 mm (4.00 in), flange width 76.2 mm (3.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,070.59 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 157.465 cm⁴, Iy = 101.115 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.2 mm ≈ 10 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	101.6 mm	4.00 in
Width (b)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Thickness (t)	3.2 mm	0.13 in
Fillet radius (r)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Weight	8.3 kg/m	5.60 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,070.59 mm²	1.659 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	157.46 cm⁴	3.78 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	101.12 cm⁴	2.43 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	31 cm³	1.892 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	26.54 cm³	1.620 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	37.17 cm³	2.268 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	30.54 cm³	1.864 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.84 cm	1.510 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.07 cm	1.210 in