RHS 254x102x12.7 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 254x102 (México) · Caño estructural 254x102 (Argentina)

The RHS 254x102x12.7 steel profile weighs 62.8 kg/m (42.20 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 102 mm (4.02 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,981.882 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,658.988 cm⁴, Iy = 1,292.467 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	254 mm	10.00 in
Width (b)	102 mm	4.02 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)	7,981.88 mm²	12.372 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,658.99 cm⁴	135.96 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,292.47 cm⁴	31.05 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	445.59 cm³	27.192 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	253.42 cm³	15.465 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	592.66 cm³	36.166 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	305.13 cm³	18.620 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.42 cm	3.315 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.02 cm	1.584 in