RHS 120x60x2.5 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 120x60 cal 13 (México) · Caño estructural 120x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x60x2.5 steel profile weighs 6.7 kg/m (4.53 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 858.905 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 161.229 cm⁴, Iy = 55.155 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	2.5 mm	0.10 in
Fillet radius (r)	5 mm	0.20 in
Weight	6.7 kg/m	4.53 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	858.9 mm²	1.331 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	161.23 cm⁴	3.87 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	55.15 cm⁴	1.33 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	26.87 cm³	1.640 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	18.38 cm³	1.122 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	33.2 cm³	2.026 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	20.56 cm³	1.254 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.33 cm	1.706 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.53 cm	0.998 in