RHS 60x15x1 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 60x15 cal 18 (México) · Caño estructural 60x15 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x15x1 steel profile weighs 1.1 kg/m (0.76 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 15 mm (0.59 in). Cross-sectional area: 143.425 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 5.634 cm⁴, Iy = 0.612 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 1 mm ≈ 18 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	15 mm	0.59 in
Thickness (t)	1 mm	0.04 in
Fillet radius (r)	2 mm	0.08 in
Weight	1.1 kg/m	0.76 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	143.42 mm²	0.222 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	5.63 cm⁴	0.14 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	0.61 cm⁴	0.01 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	1.88 cm³	0.115 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	0.82 cm³	0.050 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	2.49 cm³	0.152 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	0.91 cm³	0.055 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.98 cm	0.780 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.65 cm	0.257 in