RHS 60x20x4 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 8 (México) · Caño estructural 60x20 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x20x4 steel profile weighs 4.2 kg/m (2.84 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 20 mm (0.79 in). Cross-sectional area: 538.23 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 18.725 cm⁴, Iy = 2.936 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 4 mm ≈ 8 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	20 mm	0.79 in
Thickness (t)	4 mm	0.16 in
Fillet radius (r)	7.5 mm	0.30 in
Weight	4.2 kg/m	2.84 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	538.23 mm²	0.834 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	18.72 cm⁴	0.45 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2.94 cm⁴	0.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	6.24 cm³	0.381 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.94 cm³	0.179 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	8.79 cm³	0.536 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	3.78 cm³	0.231 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.87 cm	0.734 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.74 cm	0.291 in