RHS 140x60x2.5 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 13 (México) · Caño estructural 140x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 140x60x2.5 steel profile weighs 7.5 kg/m (5.06 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 958.905 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 236.548 cm⁴, Iy = 63.425 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2.5 mm ≈ 12 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	140 mm	5.51 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	2.5 mm	0.10 in
Fillet radius (r)	5 mm	0.20 in
Weight	7.5 kg/m	5.06 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	958.9 mm²	1.486 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	236.55 cm⁴	5.68 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	63.43 cm⁴	1.52 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	33.79 cm³	2.062 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	21.14 cm³	1.290 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	42.29 cm³	2.581 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	23.43 cm³	1.430 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.97 cm	1.955 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.57 cm	1.013 in