RHS 254x102x9.5 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 254x102x9.5 steel profile weighs 48.5 kg/m (32.61 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 102 mm (4.02 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,170.586 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,588.436 cm⁴, Iy = 1,070.374 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)	9.5 mm	0.37 in
Fillet radius (r)	19 mm	0.75 in
Weight	48.5 kg/m	32.61 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,170.59 mm²	9.564 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,588.44 cm⁴	110.24 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,070.37 cm⁴	25.72 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	361.29 cm³	22.048 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	209.88 cm³	12.808 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	470.14 cm³	28.690 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	244.49 cm³	14.920 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.62 cm	3.395 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.16 cm	1.640 in