RHS 457x152x12.7 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 457x152 (México) · Caño estructural 457x152 (Argentina)

The RHS 457x152x12.7 steel profile weighs 113.5 kg/m (76.24 lb/ft), has a depth of 457 mm (17.99 in), flange width 152 mm (5.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 14,408.082 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 33,953.011 cm⁴, Iy = 5,851.712 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	457 mm	17.99 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	113.5 kg/m	76.24 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	14,408.08 mm²	22.333 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	33,953.01 cm⁴	815.72 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5,851.71 cm⁴	140.59 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1,485.91 cm³	90.676 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	769.96 cm³	46.986 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1,946.63 cm³	118.791 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	879.68 cm³	53.682 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	15.35 cm	6.044 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.37 cm	2.509 in