RHS 159x100x7.11 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 159x100x7.11 steel profile weighs 26.3 kg/m (17.67 lb/ft), has a depth of 159 mm (6.26 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,350.589 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,100.901 cm⁴, Iy = 532.703 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	159 mm	6.26 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	26.3 kg/m	17.67 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,350.59 mm²	5.193 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,100.9 cm⁴	26.45 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	532.7 cm⁴	12.80 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	138.48 cm³	8.450 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	106.54 cm³	6.502 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	172.34 cm³	10.517 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	124.83 cm³	7.618 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.73 cm	2.257 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.99 cm	1.570 in