RHS 356x102x12.7 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 356x102 (México) · Caño estructural 356x102 (Argentina)

The RHS 356x102x12.7 steel profile weighs 83.1 kg/m (55.82 lb/ft), has a depth of 356 mm (14.02 in), flange width 102 mm (4.02 in). Cross-sectional area: 10,572.682 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 14,004.816 cm⁴, Iy = 1,812.457 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	356 mm	14.02 in
Width (b)	102 mm	4.02 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)	10,572.68 mm²	16.388 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	14,004.82 cm⁴	336.47 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,812.46 cm⁴	43.54 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	786.79 cm³	48.013 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	355.38 cm³	21.687 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,065.8 cm³	65.039 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	420.81 cm³	25.680 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	11.51 cm	4.531 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.14 cm	1.630 in