RHS 60x40x2 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 60x40 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x40x2 steel profile weighs 2.9 kg/m (1.97 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 373.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 18.412 cm⁴, Iy = 9.831 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)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	2.9 kg/m	1.97 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	373.7 mm²	0.579 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	18.41 cm⁴	0.44 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	9.83 cm⁴	0.24 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	6.14 cm³	0.375 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	4.92 cm³	0.300 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	7.47 cm³	0.456 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	5.65 cm³	0.345 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.22 cm	0.874 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.62 cm	0.639 in