RHS 96x48x3.2 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 96x48 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 96x48 (Argentina)

The RHS 96x48x3.2 steel profile weighs 6.7 kg/m (4.50 lb/ft), has a depth of 96 mm (3.78 in), flange width 48 mm (1.89 in). Cross-sectional area: 854.27 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 98.607 cm⁴, Iy = 33.279 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.2 mm ≈ 10 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	96 mm	3.78 in
Width (b)	48 mm	1.89 in
Thickness (t)	3.2 mm	0.13 in
Fillet radius (r)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Weight	6.7 kg/m	4.50 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	854.27 mm²	1.324 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	98.61 cm⁴	2.37 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	33.28 cm⁴	0.80 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	20.54 cm³	1.254 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	13.87 cm³	0.846 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	25.85 cm³	1.577 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	15.91 cm³	0.971 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.4 cm	1.338 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.97 cm	0.777 in