RHS 76.2x50.8x3.6 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 (México) · Caño estructural 76.2x50.8 (Argentina)

The RHS 76.2x50.8x3.6 steel profile weighs 6.5 kg/m (4.35 lb/ft), has a depth of 76.2 mm (3.00 in), flange width 50.8 mm (2.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 829.185 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 63.276 cm⁴, Iy = 33.553 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.6 mm ≈ 9 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)	3.6 mm	0.14 in
Fillet radius (r)	7.2 mm	0.28 in
Weight	6.5 kg/m	4.35 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	829.19 mm²	1.285 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	63.28 cm⁴	1.52 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	33.55 cm⁴	0.81 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	16.61 cm³	1.013 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	13.21 cm³	0.806 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	20.6 cm³	1.257 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	15.54 cm³	0.949 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.76 cm	1.088 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.01 cm	0.792 in