RHS 53x25x2 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 15 (México) · Caño estructural 53x25 (Argentina)

The RHS 53x25x2 steel profile weighs 2.2 kg/m (1.51 lb/ft), has a depth of 53 mm (2.09 in), flange width 25 mm (0.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 285.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 9.725 cm⁴, Iy = 2.968 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	53 mm	2.09 in
Width (b)	25 mm	0.98 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	2.2 kg/m	1.51 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	285.7 mm²	0.443 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	9.72 cm⁴	0.23 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2.97 cm⁴	0.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.67 cm³	0.224 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.37 cm³	0.145 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.68 cm³	0.286 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	2.75 cm³	0.168 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.84 cm	0.726 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.02 cm	0.401 in