RHS 60x15x2 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 15 (México) · Caño estructural 60x15 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x15x2 steel profile weighs 2.1 kg/m (1.44 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 15 mm (0.59 in). Cross-sectional area: 273.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 9.998 cm⁴, Iy = 1.014 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	15 mm	0.59 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	2.1 kg/m	1.44 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	273.7 mm²	0.424 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	10 cm⁴	0.24 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1.01 cm⁴	0.02 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.33 cm³	0.203 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.35 cm³	0.083 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.57 cm³	0.279 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1.61 cm³	0.098 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.91 cm	0.752 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.61 cm	0.240 in