RHS 96x48x4 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 8 (México) · Caño estructural 96x48 (Argentina)

The RHS 96x48x4 steel profile weighs 8.2 kg/m (5.52 lb/ft), has a depth of 96 mm (3.78 in), flange width 48 mm (1.89 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,046.796 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 117.545 cm⁴, Iy = 39.319 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	96 mm	3.78 in
Width (b)	48 mm	1.89 in
Thickness (t)	4 mm	0.16 in
Fillet radius (r)	8 mm	0.31 in
Weight	8.2 kg/m	5.52 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,046.8 mm²	1.623 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	117.54 cm⁴	2.82 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	39.32 cm⁴	0.94 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	24.49 cm³	1.494 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	16.38 cm³	1.000 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	31.21 cm³	1.904 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	19.14 cm³	1.168 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.35 cm	1.319 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.94 cm	0.763 in