RHS 45x10x2 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 45x10 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 45x10 (Argentina)

The RHS 45x10x2 steel profile weighs 1.5 kg/m (1.03 lb/ft), has a depth of 45 mm (1.77 in), flange width 10 mm (0.39 in). Cross-sectional area: 195.416 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3.73 cm⁴, Iy = 0.283 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	45 mm	1.77 in
Width (b)	10 mm	0.39 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	3.5 mm	0.14 in
Weight	1.5 kg/m	1.03 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	195.42 mm²	0.303 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3.73 cm⁴	0.09 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	0.28 cm⁴	0.01 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1.66 cm³	0.101 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	0.57 cm³	0.035 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	2.35 cm³	0.144 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	0.72 cm³	0.044 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.38 cm	0.544 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.38 cm	0.150 in