RHS 101.6x76.2x4.8 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 6 (México) · Caño estructural 101.6x76.2 (Argentina)

The RHS 101.6x76.2x4.8 steel profile weighs 12.1 kg/m (8.12 lb/ft), has a depth of 101.6 mm (4.00 in), flange width 76.2 mm (3.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,555.387 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 219.038 cm⁴, Iy = 139.931 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4.8 mm ≈ 7 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)	4.8 mm	0.19 in
Fillet radius (r)	9.6 mm	0.38 in
Weight	12.1 kg/m	8.12 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,555.39 mm²	2.411 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	219.04 cm⁴	5.26 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	139.93 cm⁴	3.36 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	43.12 cm³	2.631 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	36.73 cm³	2.241 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	52.76 cm³	3.220 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	43.26 cm³	2.640 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.75 cm	1.477 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3 cm	1.181 in