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RHS 100×50×7.1 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 100×50×7.1 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 | 9.88 lb/ft | 14.70 kg/m |
| Height | 3.94 in | 100.00 mm |
| Width | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| t | 0.280 in | 7.100 mm |
| Area | 2.90 in² | 1,870.00 mm² |
| Ix | 5.14 in⁴ | 2,140,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.62 in⁴ | 675,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.61 in³ | 42,700.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 1.65 in³ | 27,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 3.44 in³ | 56,300.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 2.04 in³ | 33,500.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.33 in | 33.80 mm |
| ry | 0.75 in | 19.00 mm |
| J | 4.16 in⁴ | 1,730,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 100×50×7.1.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 120×60×5.6
- Weight
- 14.6 kg/m (-0.7%)
- Depth
- 120.0 mm (+20%)
- Ix
- 3,270,000 mm⁴ (+53%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 90×50×8
- Weight
- 15.0 kg/m (+2.0%)
- Depth
- 90.0 mm (-10%)
- Ix
- 1,740,000 mm⁴ (-19%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 100×60×5.6
- Weight
- 12.8 kg/m (-13%)
- Depth
- 100.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 2,060,000 mm⁴ (-3.7%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology