RHS 102x52x3.6 V&M do Brasil · Weight & Dimensions

V&M do Brasil, hot-rolled 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 102x52 (México) · Caño estructural 102x52 (Argentina)

The RHS 102x52x3.6 steel profile weighs 8.0 kg/m (5.40 lb/ft), has a depth of 102 mm (4.02 in), flange width 52 mm (2.05 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,023.585 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 133.339 cm⁴, Iy = 46.347 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.6 mm ≈ 9 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	102 mm	4.02 in
Width (b)	52 mm	2.05 in
Thickness (t)	3.6 mm	0.14 in
Fillet radius (r)	7.2 mm	0.28 in
Weight	8.0 kg/m	5.40 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,023.59 mm²	1.587 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	133.34 cm⁴	3.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	46.35 cm⁴	1.11 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	26.14 cm³	1.595 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	17.83 cm³	1.088 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	32.92 cm³	2.009 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	20.54 cm³	1.253 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.61 cm	1.421 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.13 cm	0.838 in