RHS 96x48x4.8 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 96x48 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 96x48 (Argentina)

The RHS 96x48x4.8 steel profile weighs 9.7 kg/m (6.49 lb/ft), has a depth of 96 mm (3.78 in), flange width 48 mm (1.89 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,230.907 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 134.354 cm⁴, Iy = 44.552 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	96 mm	3.78 in
Width (b)	48 mm	1.89 in
Thickness (t)	4.8 mm	0.19 in
Fillet radius (r)	9.6 mm	0.38 in
Weight	9.7 kg/m	6.49 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,230.91 mm²	1.908 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	134.35 cm⁴	3.23 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	44.55 cm⁴	1.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	27.99 cm³	1.708 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	18.56 cm³	1.133 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	36.13 cm³	2.205 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	22.08 cm³	1.347 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.3 cm	1.301 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.9 cm	0.749 in