RHS 140x60x3.2 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 11 (México) · Caño estructural 140x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 140x60x3.2 steel profile weighs 9.5 kg/m (6.40 lb/ft), has a depth of 140 mm (5.51 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,212.67 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 294.171 cm⁴, Iy = 78.28 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.2 mm ≈ 10 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	140 mm	5.51 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	3.2 mm	0.13 in
Fillet radius (r)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Weight	9.5 kg/m	6.40 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,212.67 mm²	1.880 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	294.17 cm⁴	7.07 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	78.28 cm⁴	1.88 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	42.02 cm³	2.565 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	26.09 cm³	1.592 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	52.99 cm³	3.234 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	29.27 cm³	1.786 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.93 cm	1.939 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.54 cm	1.000 in