RHS 150x100x5 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 150x100 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 150x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x100x5 steel profile weighs 18.3 kg/m (12.32 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,335.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 719.202 cm⁴, Iy = 384.019 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	18.3 kg/m	12.32 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,335.62 mm²	3.620 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	719.2 cm⁴	17.28 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	384.02 cm⁴	9.23 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	95.89 cm³	5.852 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	76.8 cm³	4.687 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	116.73 cm³	7.123 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	88.34 cm³	5.391 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.55 cm	2.185 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.05 cm	1.596 in