RHS 152x102x7.9 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 (México) · Caño estructural 152x102 (Argentina)

The RHS 152x102x7.9 steel profile weighs 28.4 kg/m (19.09 lb/ft), has a depth of 152 mm (5.98 in), flange width 102 mm (4.02 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,602.84 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,080.968 cm⁴, Iy = 577.912 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	152 mm	5.98 in
Width (b)	102 mm	4.02 in
Thickness (t)	7.9 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.8 mm	0.62 in
Weight	28.4 kg/m	19.09 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,602.84 mm²	5.584 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,080.97 cm⁴	25.97 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	577.91 cm⁴	13.88 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	142.23 cm³	8.680 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	113.32 cm³	6.915 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	177.41 cm³	10.827 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	134.39 cm³	8.201 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.48 cm	2.156 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.01 cm	1.577 in