RHS 60x50x3.6 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions

Açotubo, 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 60x50 (México) · Caño estructural 60x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x50x3.6 steel profile weighs 5.5 kg/m (3.73 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 706.785 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 34.634 cm⁴, Iy = 26.032 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.6 mm ≈ 9 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	3.6 mm	0.14 in
Fillet radius (r)	7.2 mm	0.28 in
Weight	5.5 kg/m	3.73 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	706.79 mm²	1.096 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	34.63 cm⁴	0.83 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	26.03 cm⁴	0.63 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	11.54 cm³	0.704 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	10.41 cm³	0.635 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	14.19 cm³	0.866 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	12.51 cm³	0.763 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.21 cm	0.872 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.92 cm	0.756 in