RHS 60x50x2 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 60x50 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 60x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x50x2 steel profile weighs 3.3 kg/m (2.18 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 413.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 21.777 cm⁴, Iy = 16.452 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)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	3.3 kg/m	2.18 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	413.7 mm²	0.641 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	21.78 cm⁴	0.52 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	16.45 cm⁴	0.40 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	7.26 cm³	0.443 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	6.58 cm³	0.402 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	8.63 cm³	0.527 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	7.62 cm³	0.465 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.29 cm	0.903 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.99 cm	0.785 in