RHS 30x20x1 Cintac · Weight & Dimensions

Cintac, 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 30x20 cal 18 (México) · Caño estructural 30x20 (Argentina)

The RHS 30x20x1 steel profile weighs 0.7 kg/m (0.49 lb/ft), has a depth of 30 mm (1.18 in), flange width 20 mm (0.79 in). Cross-sectional area: 93.425 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1.151 cm⁴, Iy = 0.614 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 1 mm ≈ 18 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	30 mm	1.18 in
Width (b)	20 mm	0.79 in
Thickness (t)	1 mm	0.04 in
Fillet radius (r)	2 mm	0.08 in
Weight	0.7 kg/m	0.49 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	93.42 mm²	0.145 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1.15 cm⁴	0.03 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	0.61 cm⁴	0.01 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	0.77 cm³	0.047 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	0.61 cm³	0.037 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	0.93 cm³	0.057 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	0.71 cm³	0.043 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.11 cm	0.437 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.81 cm	0.319 in