RHS 80x60x2 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 80x60 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 80x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 80x60x2 steel profile weighs 4.2 kg/m (2.82 lb/ft), has a depth of 80 mm (3.15 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 533.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 49.528 cm⁴, Iy = 31.873 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	80 mm	3.15 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	4.2 kg/m	2.82 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	533.7 mm²	0.827 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	49.53 cm⁴	1.19 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	31.87 cm⁴	0.77 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	12.38 cm³	0.756 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	10.62 cm³	0.648 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	14.73 cm³	0.899 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	12.11 cm³	0.739 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.05 cm	1.199 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.44 cm	0.962 in