RHS 130x30x3 Tecnometal · Weight & Dimensions

Tecnometal, cold-formed sections (Brazil) · 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 130x30 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 130x30 (Argentina)

The RHS 130x30x3 steel profile weighs 7.1 kg/m (4.75 lb/ft), has a depth of 130 mm (5.12 in), flange width 30 mm (1.18 in). Cross-sectional area: 900.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 158.304 cm⁴, Iy = 14.484 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	130 mm	5.12 in
Width (b)	30 mm	1.18 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	7.1 kg/m	4.75 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	900.82 mm²	1.396 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	158.3 cm⁴	3.80 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	14.48 cm⁴	0.35 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	24.35 cm³	1.486 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	9.66 cm³	0.589 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	33 cm³	2.014 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	11.06 cm³	0.675 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.19 cm	1.650 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.27 cm	0.499 in