RHS 101.6x76.2x6.4 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 3 (México) · Caño estructural 101.6x76.2 (Argentina)

The RHS 101.6x76.2x6.4 steel profile weighs 15.6 kg/m (10.50 lb/ft), has a depth of 101.6 mm (4.00 in), flange width 76.2 mm (3.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,006.519 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 270.109 cm⁴, Iy = 171.706 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.4 mm ≈ 3 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)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.8 mm	0.50 in
Weight	15.6 kg/m	10.50 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,006.52 mm²	3.110 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	270.11 cm⁴	6.49 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	171.71 cm⁴	4.13 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	53.17 cm³	3.245 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	45.07 cm³	2.750 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	66.43 cm³	4.054 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	54.36 cm³	3.317 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.67 cm	1.444 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.93 cm	1.152 in