RHS 100x60x2 Acindar · Weight & Dimensions

Acindar, cold-formed sections · Rectangular Hollow Section

Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) are tubular profiles with excellent torsional resistance and aesthetic appeal. Used for columns, trusses, and exposed structural elements.

Also known as: PTR 100x60 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 100x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 100x60x2 steel profile weighs 4.8 kg/m (3.24 lb/ft), has a depth of 100 mm (3.94 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 613.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 84.587 cm⁴, Iy = 38.604 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	100 mm	3.94 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	4.8 kg/m	3.24 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	613.7 mm²	0.951 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	84.59 cm⁴	2.03 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	38.6 cm⁴	0.93 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	16.92 cm³	1.032 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	12.87 cm³	0.785 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	20.46 cm³	1.249 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	14.43 cm³	0.881 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.71 cm	1.462 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.51 cm	0.987 in