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RHS 100×50×3.6 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
EN Rectangular hollow sections · v2026.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
RHS 100×50×3.6 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.35 lb/ft | 7.96 kg/m |
| Height | 3.94 in | 100.00 mm |
| Width | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| t | 0.142 in | 3.600 mm |
| Area | 1.57 in² | 1,010.00 mm² |
| Ix | 3.08 in⁴ | 1,280,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.02 in⁴ | 426,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.56 in³ | 25,600.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.04 in³ | 17,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.96 in³ | 32,100.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.20 in³ | 19,600.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.40 in | 35.50 mm |
| ry | 0.81 in | 20.50 mm |
| J | 2.47 in⁴ | 1,030,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 100×50×3.6.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 100×60×3.2
- Weight
- 7.6 kg/m (-4.1%)
- Depth
- 100.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 1,310,000 mm⁴ (+2.3%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 90×50×4
- Weight
- 8.2 kg/m (+2.4%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (-10%)
- Ix
- 1,070,000 mm⁴ (-16%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 90×50×5
- Weight
- 10.0 kg/m (+26%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (-10%)
- Ix
- 1,270,000 mm⁴ (-0.8%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology