RHS 102x52x4 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 cal 8 (México) · Caño estructural 102x52 (Argentina)

The RHS 102x52x4 steel profile weighs 8.8 kg/m (5.95 lb/ft), has a depth of 102 mm (4.02 in), flange width 52 mm (2.05 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,126.796 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 144.912 cm⁴, Iy = 50.169 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	102 mm	4.02 in
Width (b)	52 mm	2.05 in
Thickness (t)	4 mm	0.16 in
Fillet radius (r)	8 mm	0.31 in
Weight	8.8 kg/m	5.95 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,126.8 mm²	1.747 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	144.91 cm⁴	3.48 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	50.17 cm⁴	1.21 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	28.41 cm³	1.734 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	19.3 cm³	1.177 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	35.99 cm³	2.196 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	22.42 cm³	1.368 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.59 cm	1.412 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.11 cm	0.831 in