RHS 254x102x4.8 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 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 254x102 (Argentina)

The RHS 254x102x4.8 steel profile weighs 25.4 kg/m (17.09 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 102 mm (4.02 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,266.107 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,593.948 cm⁴, Iy = 624.641 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4.8 mm ≈ 7 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	254 mm	10.00 in
Width (b)	102 mm	4.02 in
Thickness (t)	4.8 mm	0.19 in
Fillet radius (r)	9.6 mm	0.38 in
Weight	25.4 kg/m	17.09 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,266.11 mm²	5.062 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,593.95 cm⁴	62.32 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	624.64 cm⁴	15.01 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	204.25 cm³	12.464 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	122.48 cm³	7.474 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	257.88 cm³	15.737 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	136.02 cm³	8.301 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.91 cm	3.509 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.37 cm	1.722 in