RHS 159x100x8 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 159x100x8 steel profile weighs 29.2 kg/m (19.64 lb/ft), has a depth of 159 mm (6.26 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,723.186 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,202.619 cm⁴, Iy = 580.028 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)	8 mm	0.31 in
Fillet radius (r)	16 mm	0.63 in
Weight	29.2 kg/m	19.64 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,723.19 mm²	5.771 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,202.62 cm⁴	28.89 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	580.03 cm⁴	13.94 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	151.27 cm³	9.231 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	116.01 cm³	7.079 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	189.74 cm³	11.579 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	137.25 cm³	8.376 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.68 cm	2.238 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.95 cm	1.554 in