RHS 305x152x12.7 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 305x152 (México) · Caño estructural 305x152 (Argentina)

The RHS 305x152x12.7 steel profile weighs 83.1 kg/m (55.82 lb/ft), has a depth of 305 mm (12.01 in), flange width 152 mm (5.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 10,547.282 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11,943.051 cm⁴, Iy = 3,973.602 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	305 mm	12.01 in
Width (b)	152 mm	5.98 in
Thickness (t)	12.7 mm	0.50 in
Fillet radius (r)	25.4 mm	1.00 in
Weight	83.1 kg/m	55.82 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	10,547.28 mm²	16.348 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	11,943.05 cm⁴	286.93 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,973.6 cm⁴	95.47 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	783.15 cm³	47.791 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	522.84 cm³	31.906 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	998.32 cm³	60.922 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	610.78 cm³	37.272 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.64 cm	4.189 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.14 cm	2.417 in