RHS 53x25x0.8 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 53x25 (México) · Caño estructural 53x25 (Argentina)

The RHS 53x25x0.8 steel profile weighs 0.9 kg/m (0.64 lb/ft), has a depth of 53 mm (2.09 in), flange width 25 mm (0.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 120.592 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4.421 cm⁴, Iy = 1.388 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 0.8 mm ≈ 18 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	53 mm	2.09 in
Width (b)	25 mm	0.98 in
Thickness (t)	0.8 mm	0.03 in
Fillet radius (r)	1.6 mm	0.06 in
Weight	0.9 kg/m	0.64 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	120.59 mm²	0.187 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4.42 cm⁴	0.11 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1.39 cm⁴	0.03 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1.67 cm³	0.102 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.11 cm³	0.068 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	2.06 cm³	0.126 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1.22 cm³	0.075 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.91 cm	0.754 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.07 cm	0.422 in