RHS 254x152x4.8 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 254x152 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 254x152 (Argentina)

The RHS 254x152x4.8 steel profile weighs 29.2 kg/m (19.64 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 152 mm (5.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,746.107 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,339.247 cm⁴, Iy = 1,518.894 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)	152 mm	5.98 in
Thickness (t)	4.8 mm	0.19 in
Fillet radius (r)	9.6 mm	0.38 in
Weight	29.2 kg/m	19.64 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,746.11 mm²	5.806 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,339.25 cm⁴	80.23 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,518.89 cm⁴	36.49 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	262.93 cm³	16.045 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	199.85 cm³	12.196 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	317.69 cm³	19.387 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	223.68 cm³	13.650 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.44 cm	3.717 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.37 cm	2.507 in