RHS 203x152x12.7 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 203x152 (México) · Caño estructural 203x152 (Argentina)

The RHS 203x152x12.7 steel profile weighs 62.8 kg/m (42.20 lb/ft), has a depth of 203 mm (7.99 in), flange width 152 mm (5.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,956.482 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,278.878 cm⁴, Iy = 2,713.291 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	203 mm	7.99 in
Width (b)	152 mm	5.98 in
Thickness (t)	12.7 mm	0.50 in
Fillet radius (r)	25.4 mm	1.00 in
Weight	62.8 kg/m	42.20 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,956.48 mm²	12.333 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,278.88 cm⁴	102.80 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,713.29 cm⁴	65.19 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	421.56 cm³	25.726 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	357.01 cm³	21.786 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	526.48 cm³	32.128 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	430.33 cm³	26.260 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.33 cm	2.887 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.84 cm	2.299 in