RHS 140x60x2 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 15 (México) · Caño estructural 140x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 140x60x2 steel profile weighs 6.1 kg/m (4.08 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 773.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 193.128 cm⁴, Iy = 52.065 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	140 mm	5.51 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	6.1 kg/m	4.08 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	773.7 mm²	1.199 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	193.13 cm⁴	4.64 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	52.06 cm⁴	1.25 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	27.59 cm³	1.684 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	17.35 cm³	1.059 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	34.34 cm³	2.095 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	19.07 cm³	1.164 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5 cm	1.967 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.59 cm	1.021 in