What is RHS , SHS and CHS ?

The term RHS stands for Rectangular Hollow Section.
SHS stands for Square Hollow Section.
Less known is the term CHS, this stands for Circular Hollow Section.
In the world of engineering and construction, the acronyms RHS, SHS and CHS are often used. This is most common in the United Kingdom and associated countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
These terms are widely used to describe mild steel; however, they can also be translated for stainless steel and aluminium engineering and construction by engineers who are familiar with the terminology.
RHS SHS CHS

Rectangular Hollow Section is a rectangular steel profile with a rectangular hollow cross-section throughout its length, used in a wide variety of construction and engineering projects. Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) are also known as cold formed hollow section or box section. 

Youfa supplies a wide range of rectangular hollow section specifications to nearly 100 countries and regions. Youfa brand RHS hollow sections are certified with ISO 9001, ISO 18001, FPC and CE, complying with JIS G3466, ASTM A500 and EN10219.

Outside Diameter WT
(mm) (mm)
20*40 30*40 1.2-3.75
30*50 25*50 30*60 40*60 1.2-4.75
50*70 40*80 40*50 1.2-5.75
60*80 50*80 100*40 1.5-5.75
60*100 50*100 120*60 100*80 1.5-8.0
120*80 1.7-8.0
160*80 100*150 140*80 2.5-10.0
100*180 200*100 2.5-10.0
200*150 3.5-12.0
250*150 3.5-12.0
250*200 300*200 4.5-15.75
350*200 350*250 4.5-15.75
450*250 400*300 500*200 4.5-15.75
400*350 400*250 500*250 4.5-20.0
500*300 400*600
Other more rectangular rhs hollow sections, contact with us freely.

Square Hollow Sections (SHS), also known as cold formed hollow section or box section, are one of the most versatile building materials in the construction industry. Generally available in 5.8 metre and 6 metre lengths in Grade A Grade B, S235 S195; Based on large order quantity, other lengths and Grade C , S355 or other grades are available. For your information Kg/m refers to the Kilograms per Metre of the section, as an example a 6.0 Metre length of 50 x 50 x 3mm (SHS) Square Steel Hollow Section (4.49 Kg/m) theoretical weight would be (6 x 4.49) 26.94 Kg’s Total.

Youfa Steel Pipe factories distribute and manufacture square hollow section specifications ranging from 20x20mm to 400x400mm and mainly export to Southeast Asia, East Asia, Middle and South America, Middle East and Africa. Youfa brand SHS hollow sections are certified with ISO, FPC and CE, complying with JIS G3466, ASTM A500 and EN10219.

Outside Diameter WT
(mm) (mm)
20*20 1.7-2.75
25*25 1.2-3.0
30*30 1.2-3.75
40*40 50*50 1.2-4.75
60*60 1.2-5.75
70*70 1.5-5.75
80*80 75*75 90*90 1.5-8.0
100*100 1.7-8.0
120*120 2.5-10.0
140*140 150*150 2.5-10.0
160*160 180*180 3.5-12.0
200*200 3.5-12.0
250*250 4.5-15.75
300*300 4.5-15.75
350*350 4.5-15.75
400*400 280*280 4.5-20.0
Other more square shs hollow sections, contact with us freely.

Circular Hollow Section (CHS) is cold formed hollow section or box section, which is a hollow steel profile shaped like a round tube or pipe. Generally available in 5.8 metre and 6 metre lengths in Grade A Grade B, S235 S195; Based on large order quantity, other lengths and Grade C , S355 or other grades are available.

Theoretical weight Kg/m = (Outside diameter - WT ) * WT * 0.0246615

Youfa Steel Pipe factories distribute and manufacture round hollow section specifications ranging from 21mm to 273mm and hot sale at home and abroad. Youfa brand CHS hollow sections are certified with ISO, UL and CE.

Round / Circular Hollow Section Size Chart

Standards : JIS G3444, ASTM A53 ASTM A795 and EN10219 EN10255 EN39 BS1387 BS1139.

Other more round chs hollow sections, contact with us freely.

OD mm(inch): WT mm

21.3mm(1/2"): 1.5-2.75 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40)

26.7mm(3/4"): 1.5-3.25 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40)

33.4mm(1"): 1.8-4.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40)

42.3mm(1 1/4"): 1.8-4.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40)

48.3mm(1 1/2"): 1.8-7.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40 / XS / SCH80 / SCH160)

57mm: 1.8-7.0

60.3mm(2"): 1.8-7.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40 / XS / SCH80)

73-76mm(2 1/2"):2.5-7.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40 / XS / SCH80)

88.9mm(3"): 2.0-8.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40 / XS / SCH80)

102mm(3 1/2") : 2.3-9.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40 / XS / SCH80)

108mm: 2.2-9.0

114.3mm(4"): 2.0-9.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40 / XS / SCH80)

121-127mm: 2.5-11.0

133mm: 2.75-9.75

140mm(5"): 2.5-10.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40 / XS / SCH80)

152-159mm: 2.5-10.0

165-168mm(6"): 2.5-10.0 (SCH10S / STD / SCH40)

180-216mm: 2.75-11.5

219mm(8"): 2.75-12.0 (SCH10S / SCH20 / SCH30 / STD / SCH40 / SCH60)

273mm(10"): 5.0-12.0 (SCH20 / SCH30 / STD / SCH40)


Post time: Mar-03-2022