RHS 150x50x3.2 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 150x50 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 150x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x50x3.2 steel profile weighs 9.5 kg/m (6.40 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,212.67 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 315.764 cm⁴, Iy = 55.501 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 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)	315.76 cm⁴	7.59 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	55.5 cm⁴	1.33 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	42.1 cm³	2.569 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	22.2 cm³	1.355 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	54.52 cm³	3.327 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	24.86 cm³	1.517 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.1 cm	2.009 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.14 cm	0.842 in