RHS 60x20x1 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 60x20 cal 18 (México) · Caño estructural 60x20 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x20x1 steel profile weighs 1.2 kg/m (0.81 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 20 mm (0.79 in). Cross-sectional area: 153.425 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6.504 cm⁴, Iy = 1.156 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)	20 mm	0.79 in
Thickness (t)	1 mm	0.04 in
Fillet radius (r)	2 mm	0.08 in
Weight	1.2 kg/m	0.81 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	153.42 mm²	0.238 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6.5 cm⁴	0.16 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1.16 cm⁴	0.03 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	2.17 cm³	0.132 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.16 cm³	0.071 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	2.79 cm³	0.170 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	1.28 cm³	0.078 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.06 cm	0.811 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.87 cm	0.342 in