RHS 172x92x4.8 Tata Steel · Weight & Dimensions

Tata Steel, 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 172x92 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 172x92 (Argentina)

The RHS 172x92x4.8 steel profile weighs 18.7 kg/m (12.57 lb/ft), has a depth of 172 mm (6.77 in), flange width 92 mm (3.62 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,382.907 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 917.128 cm⁴, Iy = 346.907 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	172 mm	6.77 in
Width (b)	92 mm	3.62 in
Thickness (t)	4.8 mm	0.19 in
Fillet radius (r)	9.6 mm	0.38 in
Weight	18.7 kg/m	12.57 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,382.91 mm²	3.694 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	917.13 cm⁴	22.03 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	346.91 cm⁴	8.33 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	106.64 cm³	6.508 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	75.41 cm³	4.602 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	132.08 cm³	8.060 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	85.61 cm³	5.224 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.2 cm	2.442 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.82 cm	1.502 in