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RHS 100×50×5.6 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 100×50×5.6 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 | 8.00 lb/ft | 11.90 kg/m |
| Height | 3.94 in | 100.00 mm |
| Width | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| t | 0.220 in | 5.600 mm |
| Area | 2.36 in² | 1,520.00 mm² |
| Ix | 4.35 in⁴ | 1,810,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.41 in⁴ | 586,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.21 in³ | 36,200.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.43 in³ | 23,400.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 2.86 in³ | 46,800.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.72 in³ | 28,200.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.36 in | 34.50 mm |
| ry | 0.77 in | 19.60 mm |
| J | 3.53 in⁴ | 1,470,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 100×50×5.6.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 100×60×5
- Weight
- 11.6 kg/m (-2.5%)
- Depth
- 100.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 1,890,000 mm⁴ (+4.4%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 90×50×6.3
- Weight
- 12.3 kg/m (+3.4%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (-10%)
- Ix
- 1,500,000 mm⁴ (-17%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 90×50×8.8
- Weight
- 16.3 kg/m (+37%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (-10%)
- Ix
- 1,830,000 mm⁴ (+1.1%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology