RHS 100x60x2.5 Hiasa · Weight & Dimensions

Hiasa, 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 100x60 cal 13 (México) · Caño estructural 100x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 100x60x2.5 steel profile weighs 6.0 kg/m (4.01 lb/ft), has a depth of 100 mm (3.94 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 758.905 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 103.089 cm⁴, Iy = 46.884 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2.5 mm ≈ 12 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	100 mm	3.94 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	2.5 mm	0.10 in
Fillet radius (r)	5 mm	0.20 in
Weight	6.0 kg/m	4.01 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	758.9 mm²	1.176 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	103.09 cm⁴	2.48 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	46.88 cm⁴	1.13 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	20.62 cm³	1.258 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	15.63 cm³	0.954 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	25.11 cm³	1.532 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	17.68 cm³	1.079 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.69 cm	1.451 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.49 cm	0.979 in