RHS 356x152x7.9 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 356x152 (México) · Caño estructural 356x152 (Argentina)

The RHS 356x152x7.9 steel profile weighs 60.3 kg/m (40.49 lb/ft), has a depth of 356 mm (14.02 in), flange width 152 mm (5.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 7,616.04 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11,960.002 cm⁴, Iy = 3,166.389 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)	7.9 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.8 mm	0.62 in
Weight	60.3 kg/m	40.49 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	7,616.04 mm²	11.805 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	11,960 cm⁴	287.34 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	3,166.39 cm⁴	76.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	671.91 cm³	41.003 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	416.63 cm³	25.424 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	846.79 cm³	51.674 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	466.56 cm³	28.472 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	12.53 cm	4.934 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.45 cm	2.539 in