RHS 60x20x2 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 15 (México) · Caño estructural 60x20 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x20x2 steel profile weighs 2.3 kg/m (1.55 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 20 mm (0.79 in). Cross-sectional area: 293.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 11.681 cm⁴, Iy = 1.993 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)	20 mm	0.79 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)	11.68 cm⁴	0.28 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1.99 cm⁴	0.05 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.89 cm³	0.238 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.99 cm³	0.122 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	5.15 cm³	0.314 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	2.32 cm³	0.141 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.99 cm	0.785 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.82 cm	0.324 in