RHS 254x152x6.4 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 3 (México) · Caño estructural 254x152 (Argentina)

The RHS 254x152x6.4 steel profile weighs 38.4 kg/m (25.83 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 152 mm (5.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,927.479 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,312.481 cm⁴, Iy = 1,952.924 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.4 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	254 mm	10.00 in
Width (b)	152 mm	5.98 in
Thickness (t)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.8 mm	0.50 in
Weight	38.4 kg/m	25.83 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,927.48 mm²	7.638 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,312.48 cm⁴	103.61 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,952.92 cm⁴	46.92 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	339.57 cm³	20.722 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	256.96 cm³	15.681 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	413.76 cm³	25.250 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	290.8 cm³	17.746 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.36 cm	3.683 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.3 cm	2.479 in