RHS 250x150x6 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 250x150 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 250x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 250x150x6 steel profile weighs 35.8 kg/m (24.07 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,563.292 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,885.562 cm⁴, Iy = 1,768.345 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)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	35.8 kg/m	24.07 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,563.29 mm²	7.073 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,885.56 cm⁴	93.35 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,768.35 cm⁴	42.48 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	310.84 cm³	18.969 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	235.78 cm³	14.388 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	378.05 cm³	23.070 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	266.28 cm³	16.250 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.23 cm	3.633 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.23 cm	2.451 in