RHS 150x50x2.5 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 150x50 cal 13 (México) · Caño estructural 150x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x50x2.5 steel profile weighs 7.5 kg/m (5.06 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 958.905 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 254.076 cm⁴, Iy = 45.173 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	2.5 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)	254.08 cm⁴	6.10 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	45.17 cm⁴	1.09 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	33.88 cm³	2.067 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	18.07 cm³	1.103 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	43.52 cm³	2.656 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	19.95 cm³	1.217 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.15 cm	2.027 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.17 cm	0.855 in