RHS 130x100x6.3 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 130x100 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 130x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 130x100x6.3 steel profile weighs 20.7 kg/m (13.91 lb/ft), has a depth of 130 mm (5.12 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,637.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 610.732 cm⁴, Iy = 405.851 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	130 mm	5.12 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	6.3 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.6 mm	0.50 in
Weight	20.7 kg/m	13.91 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,637.03 mm²	4.087 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	610.73 cm⁴	14.67 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	405.85 cm⁴	9.75 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	93.96 cm³	5.734 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	81.17 cm³	4.953 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	114.82 cm³	7.007 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	95.81 cm³	5.847 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.81 cm	1.895 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	3.92 cm	1.545 in