SHS 102x102x4.8 IMCA · Weight & Dimensions

IMCA, cold-formed sections · Square Hollow Section

Square Hollow Sections (SHS) are tubular profiles with equal sides, ideal for columns and compression members due to their uniform buckling resistance in all directions.

Also known as: PTR 102x102 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 102x102 (Argentina)

The SHS 102x102x4.8 steel profile weighs 14.0 kg/m (9.43 lb/ft), has a depth of 102 mm (4.02 in), flange width 102 mm (4.02 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,806.907 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 279.703 cm⁴, Iy = 279.703 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4.8 mm ≈ 7 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	102 mm	4.02 in
Width (b)	102 mm	4.02 in
Thickness (t)	4.8 mm	0.19 in
Fillet radius (r)	9.6 mm	0.38 in
Weight	14.0 kg/m	9.43 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,806.91 mm²	2.801 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	279.7 cm⁴	6.72 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	279.7 cm⁴	6.72 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	54.84 cm³	3.347 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	54.84 cm³	3.347 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	65.11 cm³	3.973 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	65.11 cm³	3.973 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.93 cm	1.549 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.93 cm	1.549 in