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RHS 50×30×3.2 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 50×30×3.2 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 | 2.43 lb/ft | 3.61 kg/m |
| Height | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| Width | 1.18 in | 30.00 mm |
| t | 0.126 in | 3.200 mm |
| Area | 0.71 in² | 460.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.34 in⁴ | 142,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.15 in⁴ | 62,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.35 in³ | 5,680.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.25 in³ | 4,130.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.44 in³ | 7,250.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.31 in³ | 5,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.69 in | 17.60 mm |
| ry | 0.46 in | 11.60 mm |
| J | 0.34 in⁴ | 142,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 50×30×3.2.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 50×30×3
- Weight
- 3.4 kg/m (-5.5%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 136,000 mm⁴ (-4.2%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 50×30×3.6
- Weight
- 4.0 kg/m (+11%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 154,000 mm⁴ (+8.5%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 50×30×2.9
- Weight
- 3.3 kg/m (-8.3%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 132,000 mm⁴ (-7.0%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology