RHS 102x52x5 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 6 (México) · Caño estructural 102x52 (Argentina)

The RHS 102x52x5 steel profile weighs 10.8 kg/m (7.26 lb/ft), has a depth of 102 mm (4.02 in), flange width 52 mm (2.05 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,375.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 171.197 cm⁴, Iy = 58.688 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	102 mm	4.02 in
Width (b)	52 mm	2.05 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	10.8 kg/m	7.26 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,375.62 mm²	2.132 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	171.2 cm⁴	4.11 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	58.69 cm⁴	1.41 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	33.57 cm³	2.048 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	22.57 cm³	1.377 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	43.16 cm³	2.634 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	26.77 cm³	1.633 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.53 cm	1.389 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.07 cm	0.813 in