RHS 50x30x2 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 50x30 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 50x30 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x30x2 steel profile weighs 2.3 kg/m (1.55 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 30 mm (1.18 in). Cross-sectional area: 293.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 9.536 cm⁴, Iy = 4.293 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	50 mm	1.97 in
Width (b)	30 mm	1.18 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	2.3 kg/m	1.55 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	293.7 mm²	0.455 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	9.54 cm⁴	0.23 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	4.29 cm⁴	0.10 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.81 cm³	0.233 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.86 cm³	0.175 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.74 cm³	0.289 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.33 cm³	0.203 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.8 cm	0.709 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.21 cm	0.476 in