RHS 53x25x1.4 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 cal 18 (México) · Caño estructural 53x25 (Argentina)

The RHS 53x25x1.4 steel profile weighs 1.6 kg/m (1.08 lb/ft), has a depth of 53 mm (2.09 in), flange width 25 mm (0.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 205.513 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7.265 cm⁴, Iy = 2.249 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 1.4 mm ≈ 16 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	53 mm	2.09 in
Width (b)	25 mm	0.98 in
Thickness (t)	1.4 mm	0.06 in
Fillet radius (r)	2.8 mm	0.11 in
Weight	1.6 kg/m	1.08 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	205.51 mm²	0.319 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7.27 cm⁴	0.17 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2.25 cm⁴	0.05 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	2.74 cm³	0.167 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.8 cm³	0.110 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	3.44 cm³	0.210 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	2.03 cm³	0.124 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.88 cm	0.740 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.05 cm	0.412 in