RHS 159x100x2.65 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 159x100 cal 13 (México) · Caño estructural 159x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 159x100x2.65 steel profile weighs 10.4 kg/m (7.00 lb/ft), has a depth of 159 mm (6.26 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,326.526 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 473.013 cm⁴, Iy = 232.786 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2.65 mm ≈ 12 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	159 mm	6.26 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	2.6 mm	0.10 in
Fillet radius (r)	5.3 mm	0.21 in
Weight	10.4 kg/m	7.00 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,326.53 mm²	2.056 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	473.01 cm⁴	11.36 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	232.79 cm⁴	5.59 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	59.5 cm³	3.631 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	46.56 cm³	2.841 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	71.31 cm³	4.351 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	52.01 cm³	3.174 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.97 cm	2.351 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.19 cm	1.649 in