RHS 159x100x5.6 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 (México) · Caño estructural 159x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 159x100x5.6 steel profile weighs 21.1 kg/m (14.21 lb/ft), has a depth of 159 mm (6.26 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,694.601 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 910.842 cm⁴, Iy = 443.228 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	159 mm	6.26 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	21.1 kg/m	14.21 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,694.6 mm²	4.177 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	910.84 cm⁴	21.88 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	443.23 cm⁴	10.65 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	114.57 cm³	6.992 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	88.65 cm³	5.410 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	140.73 cm³	8.588 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	102.18 cm³	6.235 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.81 cm	2.289 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.06 cm	1.597 in