RHS 140x60x1.6 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 140x60 cal 16 (México) · Caño estructural 140x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 140x60x1.6 steel profile weighs 4.9 kg/m (3.29 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 623.167 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 157.013 cm⁴, Iy = 42.513 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 1.6 mm ≈ 16 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	140 mm	5.51 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	1.6 mm	0.06 in
Fillet radius (r)	3.2 mm	0.13 in
Weight	4.9 kg/m	3.29 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	623.17 mm²	0.966 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	157.01 cm⁴	3.77 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	42.51 cm⁴	1.02 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	22.43 cm³	1.369 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	14.17 cm³	0.865 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	27.8 cm³	1.696 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	15.47 cm³	0.944 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.02 cm	1.976 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.61 cm	1.028 in