RHS 300x150x6.3 Tuboeuropa · Weight & Dimensions

Tuboeuropa, cold-formed sections · 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 300x150 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 300x150 (Argentina)

The RHS 300x150x6.3 steel profile weighs 42.1 kg/m (28.32 lb/ft), has a depth of 300 mm (11.81 in), flange width 150 mm (5.91 in). Cross-sectional area: 5,374.959 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6,265.595 cm⁴, Iy = 2,150.035 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.3 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	300 mm	11.81 in
Width (b)	150 mm	5.91 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	15.8 mm	0.62 in
Weight	42.1 kg/m	28.32 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	5,374.96 mm²	8.331 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6,265.59 cm⁴	150.53 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,150.03 cm⁴	51.65 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	417.71 cm³	25.490 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	286.67 cm³	17.494 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	517.39 cm³	31.574 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	320.94 cm³	19.585 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	10.8 cm	4.251 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	6.32 cm	2.490 in