RHS 250x100x6 SAISC · Weight & Dimensions

SAISC, 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 250x100 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 250x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 250x100x6 steel profile weighs 31.1 kg/m (20.91 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,963.292 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,992.342 cm⁴, Iy = 709.634 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	250 mm	9.84 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	31.1 kg/m	20.91 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,963.29 mm²	6.143 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,992.34 cm⁴	71.89 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	709.63 cm⁴	17.05 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	239.39 cm³	14.608 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	141.93 cm³	8.661 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	304.85 cm³	18.603 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	159.7 cm³	9.746 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.69 cm	3.421 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.23 cm	1.666 in