RHS 152x102x6.4 IMCA · Weight & Dimensions

IMCA, 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 152x102 cal 3 (México) · Caño estructural 152x102 (Argentina)

The RHS 152x102x6.4 steel profile weighs 23.2 kg/m (15.62 lb/ft), has a depth of 152 mm (5.98 in), flange width 102 mm (4.02 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,981.879 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 921.124 cm⁴, Iy = 494.79 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.4 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	152 mm	5.98 in
Width (b)	102 mm	4.02 in
Thickness (t)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.8 mm	0.50 in
Weight	23.2 kg/m	15.62 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,981.88 mm²	4.622 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	921.12 cm⁴	22.13 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	494.79 cm⁴	11.89 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	121.2 cm³	7.396 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	97.02 cm³	5.920 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	149.16 cm³	9.103 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	113.21 cm³	6.908 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.56 cm	2.188 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.07 cm	1.604 in