RHS 150x50x2 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 150x50 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 150x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x50x2 steel profile weighs 6.1 kg/m (4.08 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 773.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 207.529 cm⁴, Iy = 37.2 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 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)	207.53 cm⁴	4.99 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	37.2 cm⁴	0.89 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	27.67 cm³	1.689 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	14.88 cm³	0.908 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	35.35 cm³	2.157 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	16.26 cm³	0.992 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.18 cm	2.039 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.19 cm	0.863 in