RHS 53x25x1.6 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 16 (México) · Caño estructural 53x25 (Argentina)

The RHS 53x25x1.6 steel profile weighs 1.8 kg/m (1.23 lb/ft), has a depth of 53 mm (2.09 in), flange width 25 mm (0.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 232.767 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8.127 cm⁴, Iy = 2.504 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 1.6 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)	1.6 mm	0.06 in
Fillet radius (r)	3.2 mm	0.13 in
Weight	1.8 kg/m	1.23 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	232.77 mm²	0.361 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8.13 cm⁴	0.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2.5 cm⁴	0.06 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.07 cm³	0.187 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2 cm³	0.122 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	3.87 cm³	0.236 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	2.28 cm³	0.139 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.87 cm	0.736 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.04 cm	0.408 in