RHS 356x254x9.5 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 356x254 (México) · Caño estructural 356x254 (Argentina)

The RHS 356x254x9.5 steel profile weighs 86.6 kg/m (58.20 lb/ft), has a depth of 356 mm (14.02 in), flange width 254 mm (10.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 10,996.586 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 19,827.498 cm⁴, Iy = 11,804.552 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	356 mm	14.02 in
Width (b)	254 mm	10.00 in
Thickness (t)	9.5 mm	0.37 in
Fillet radius (r)	19 mm	0.75 in
Weight	86.6 kg/m	58.20 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	10,996.59 mm²	17.045 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	19,827.5 cm⁴	476.36 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	11,804.55 cm⁴	283.60 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1,113.9 cm³	67.975 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	929.49 cm³	56.721 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,334.6 cm³	81.443 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1,060.12 cm³	64.693 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	13.43 cm	5.287 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	10.36 cm	4.079 in