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RHS 50×30×3.6 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 50×30×3.6 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 | 2.69 lb/ft | 4.01 kg/m |
| Height | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| Width | 1.18 in | 30.00 mm |
| t | 0.142 in | 3.600 mm |
| Area | 0.79 in² | 510.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.37 in⁴ | 154,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.16 in⁴ | 66,700.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.38 in³ | 6,160.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.27 in³ | 4,450.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.48 in³ | 7,940.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.33 in³ | 5,460.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.69 in | 17.40 mm |
| ry | 0.45 in | 11.40 mm |
| J | 0.37 in⁴ | 154,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RHS 50×30×3.6.
Lighter in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 50×30×3.2
- Weight
- 3.6 kg/m (-10.0%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 142,000 mm⁴ (-7.8%)
Heavier in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 60×40×2.9
- Weight
- 4.2 kg/m (+5.2%)
- Depth
- 60.0 mm (+20%)
- Ix
- 258,000 mm⁴ (+68%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular hollow sections
RHS 50×30×4
- Weight
- 4.4 kg/m (+9.5%)
- Depth
- 50.0 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 165,000 mm⁴ (+7.1%)
Source: Eurocode 3 UK National Annex and ArcelorMittal Sections 2026-1 · v2026.1 · Hot-finished hollow sections · Methodology