RHS 100x60x3.5 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 11 (México) · Caño estructural 100x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 100x60x3.5 steel profile weighs 8.2 kg/m (5.48 lb/ft), has a depth of 100 mm (3.94 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,039.454 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 137.065 cm⁴, Iy = 61.908 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.5 mm ≈ 10 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	100 mm	3.94 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	3.5 mm	0.14 in
Fillet radius (r)	7 mm	0.28 in
Weight	8.2 kg/m	5.48 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,039.45 mm²	1.611 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	137.07 cm⁴	3.29 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	61.91 cm⁴	1.49 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	27.41 cm³	1.673 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	20.64 cm³	1.259 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	33.84 cm³	2.065 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	23.77 cm³	1.450 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.63 cm	1.430 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.44 cm	0.961 in