RHS 150x100x6.3 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 150x100 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 150x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x100x6.3 steel profile weighs 22.7 kg/m (15.24 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,889.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 867.59 cm⁴, Iy = 461.247 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 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	22.7 kg/m	15.24 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,889.03 mm²	4.478 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	867.59 cm⁴	20.84 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	461.25 cm⁴	11.08 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	115.68 cm³	7.059 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	92.25 cm³	5.629 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	142.45 cm³	8.693 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	107.62 cm³	6.567 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.48 cm	2.157 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4 cm	1.573 in