RHS 200x100x6.3 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 200x100 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 200x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 200x100x6.3 steel profile weighs 27.6 kg/m (18.56 lb/ft), has a depth of 200 mm (7.87 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,519.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,773.551 cm⁴, Iy = 599.735 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	200 mm	7.87 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	27.6 kg/m	18.56 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,519.03 mm²	5.454 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,773.55 cm⁴	42.61 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	599.74 cm⁴	14.41 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	177.36 cm³	10.823 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	119.95 cm³	7.320 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	222.56 cm³	13.581 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	137.13 cm³	8.368 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	7.1 cm	2.795 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.13 cm	1.625 in