RHS 60x50x6.4 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 cal 3 (México) · Caño estructural 60x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x50x6.4 steel profile weighs 8.9 kg/m (6.01 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,138.679 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 48.694 cm⁴, Iy = 36.318 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.4 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.8 mm	0.50 in
Weight	8.9 kg/m	6.01 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,138.68 mm²	1.765 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	48.69 cm⁴	1.17 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	36.32 cm⁴	0.87 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	16.23 cm³	0.991 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	14.53 cm³	0.887 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	21.24 cm³	1.296 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	18.66 cm³	1.139 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.07 cm	0.814 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.79 cm	0.703 in