RHS 152x76x7.9 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 152x76 (México) · Caño estructural 152x76 (Argentina)

The RHS 152x76x7.9 steel profile weighs 25.2 kg/m (16.95 lb/ft), has a depth of 152 mm (5.98 in), flange width 76 mm (2.99 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,192.04 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 867.5 cm⁴, Iy = 287.078 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	152 mm	5.98 in
Width (b)	76 mm	2.99 in
Thickness (t)	7.9 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.8 mm	0.62 in
Weight	25.2 kg/m	16.95 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,192.04 mm²	4.948 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	867.5 cm⁴	20.84 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	287.08 cm⁴	6.90 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	114.14 cm³	6.966 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	75.55 cm³	4.610 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	147.82 cm³	9.020 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	90.22 cm³	5.506 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.21 cm	2.052 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3 cm	1.181 in