RHS 35x15x2 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 35x15 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 35x15 (Argentina)

The RHS 35x15x2 steel profile weighs 1.4 kg/m (0.91 lb/ft), has a depth of 35 mm (1.38 in), flange width 15 mm (0.59 in). Cross-sectional area: 173.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2.327 cm⁴, Iy = 0.589 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	35 mm	1.38 in
Width (b)	15 mm	0.59 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	1.4 kg/m	0.91 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	173.7 mm²	0.269 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2.33 cm⁴	0.06 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	0.59 cm⁴	0.01 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1.33 cm³	0.081 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	0.78 cm³	0.048 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	1.77 cm³	0.108 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	0.96 cm³	0.058 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.16 cm	0.456 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.58 cm	0.229 in