RHS 356x152x12.7 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 356x152 (México) · Caño estructural 356x152 (Argentina)

The RHS 356x152x12.7 steel profile weighs 93.2 kg/m (62.62 lb/ft), has a depth of 356 mm (14.02 in), flange width 152 mm (5.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 11,842.682 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 17,748.416 cm⁴, Iy = 4,603.757 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	356 mm	14.02 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	93.2 kg/m	62.62 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	11,842.68 mm²	18.356 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	17,748.42 cm⁴	426.41 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4,603.76 cm⁴	110.61 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	997.1 cm³	60.847 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	605.76 cm³	36.966 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,283.8 cm³	78.342 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	701 cm³	42.778 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	12.24 cm	4.820 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.23 cm	2.455 in