RHS 250x100x6.3 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 250x100 cal 4 (México) · Caño estructural 250x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 250x100x6.3 steel profile weighs 32.6 kg/m (21.89 lb/ft), has a depth of 250 mm (9.84 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,149.029 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,119.39 cm⁴, Iy = 738.223 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	250 mm	9.84 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	32.6 kg/m	21.89 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,149.03 mm²	6.431 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,119.39 cm⁴	74.94 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	738.22 cm⁴	17.74 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	249.55 cm³	15.229 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	147.64 cm³	9.010 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	318.41 cm³	19.430 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	166.65 cm³	10.170 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	8.67 cm	3.414 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.22 cm	1.661 in