RHS 250x50x6 Tuflesa · Weight & Dimensions

Tuflesa, 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 250x50 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 250x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 250x50x6 steel profile weighs 26.4 kg/m (17.74 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,363.292 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,099.122 cm⁴, Iy = 146.334 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	250 mm	9.84 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	6 mm	0.24 in
Fillet radius (r)	12 mm	0.47 in
Weight	26.4 kg/m	17.74 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,363.29 mm²	5.213 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,099.12 cm⁴	50.43 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	146.33 cm⁴	3.52 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	167.93 cm³	10.248 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	58.53 cm³	3.572 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	231.65 cm³	14.136 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	68.12 cm³	4.157 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.9 cm	3.110 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.09 cm	0.821 in