RHS 76.2x50.8x3.2 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 76.2x50.8 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 76.2x50.8 (Argentina)

The RHS 76.2x50.8x3.2 steel profile weighs 5.8 kg/m (3.90 lb/ft), has a depth of 76.2 mm (3.00 in), flange width 50.8 mm (2.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 745.47 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 57.773 cm⁴, Iy = 30.715 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	76.2 mm	3.00 in
Width (b)	50.8 mm	2.00 in
Thickness (t)	3.2 mm	0.13 in
Fillet radius (r)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Weight	5.8 kg/m	3.90 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	745.47 mm²	1.155 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	57.77 cm⁴	1.39 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	30.71 cm⁴	0.74 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	15.16 cm³	0.925 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	12.09 cm³	0.738 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	18.67 cm³	1.140 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	14.11 cm³	0.861 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.78 cm	1.096 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.03 cm	0.799 in