RHS 45x35x2 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 45x35 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 45x35 (Argentina)

The RHS 45x35x2 steel profile weighs 2.3 kg/m (1.55 lb/ft), has a depth of 45 mm (1.77 in), flange width 35 mm (1.38 in). Cross-sectional area: 293.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8.27 cm⁴, Iy = 5.598 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)	35 mm	1.38 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	2.3 kg/m	1.55 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	293.7 mm²	0.455 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8.27 cm⁴	0.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	5.6 cm⁴	0.13 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.68 cm³	0.224 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	3.2 cm³	0.195 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.46 cm³	0.272 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.75 cm³	0.229 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.68 cm	0.661 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.38 cm	0.544 in