RHS 60x30x2 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 60x30 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 60x30 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x30x2 steel profile weighs 2.6 kg/m (1.76 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 30 mm (1.18 in). Cross-sectional area: 333.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 15.046 cm⁴, Iy = 5.078 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	30 mm	1.18 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	2.6 kg/m	1.76 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	333.7 mm²	0.517 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	15.05 cm⁴	0.36 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5.08 cm⁴	0.12 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	5.02 cm³	0.306 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	3.39 cm³	0.207 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	6.31 cm³	0.385 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.89 cm³	0.237 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.12 cm	0.836 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.23 cm	0.486 in