RHS 50x15x2 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 50x15 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 50x15 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x15x2 steel profile weighs 1.8 kg/m (1.23 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 15 mm (0.59 in). Cross-sectional area: 233.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6.078 cm⁴, Iy = 0.844 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	50 mm	1.97 in
Width (b)	15 mm	0.59 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	1.8 kg/m	1.23 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	233.7 mm²	0.362 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6.08 cm⁴	0.15 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	0.84 cm⁴	0.02 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	2.43 cm³	0.148 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.13 cm³	0.069 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	3.3 cm³	0.202 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1.35 cm³	0.082 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.61 cm	0.635 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.6 cm	0.237 in