RHS 254x152x7.9 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 (México) · Caño estructural 254x152 (Argentina)

The RHS 254x152x7.9 steel profile weighs 47.4 kg/m (31.86 lb/ft), has a depth of 254 mm (10.00 in), flange width 152 mm (5.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 6,004.44 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5,163.988 cm⁴, Iy = 2,328.937 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	254 mm	10.00 in
Width (b)	152 mm	5.98 in
Thickness (t)	7.9 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.8 mm	0.62 in
Weight	47.4 kg/m	31.86 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	6,004.44 mm²	9.307 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5,163.99 cm⁴	124.06 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,328.94 cm⁴	55.95 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	406.61 cm³	24.813 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	306.44 cm³	18.700 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	499.46 cm³	30.479 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	350.45 cm³	21.386 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.27 cm	3.651 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.23 cm	2.452 in