RHS 120x60x2 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 120x60 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 120x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x60x2 steel profile weighs 5.5 kg/m (3.66 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 693.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 131.92 cm⁴, Iy = 45.334 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	5.5 kg/m	3.66 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	693.7 mm²	1.075 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	131.92 cm⁴	3.17 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	45.33 cm⁴	1.09 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	21.99 cm³	1.342 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	15.11 cm³	0.922 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	27 cm³	1.648 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	16.75 cm³	1.022 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.36 cm	1.717 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.56 cm	1.006 in