RHS 60x40x3.5 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 60x40 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x40x3.5 steel profile weighs 4.9 kg/m (3.27 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 619.454 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 28.346 cm⁴, Iy = 14.951 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3.5 mm ≈ 10 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	3.5 mm	0.14 in
Fillet radius (r)	7 mm	0.28 in
Weight	4.9 kg/m	3.27 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	619.45 mm²	0.960 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	28.35 cm⁴	0.68 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	14.95 cm⁴	0.36 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	9.45 cm³	0.577 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	7.48 cm³	0.456 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	11.9 cm³	0.726 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	8.96 cm³	0.547 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.14 cm	0.842 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.55 cm	0.612 in