RHS 50x25x2 SAISC · Weight & Dimensions

SAISC, 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 50x25 cal 15 (México) · Caño estructural 50x25 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x25x2 steel profile weighs 2.1 kg/m (1.42 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 25 mm (0.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 273.699 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 8.384 cm⁴, Iy = 2.809 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2 mm ≈ 14 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	50 mm	1.97 in
Width (b)	25 mm	0.98 in
Thickness (t)	2 mm	0.08 in
Fillet radius (r)	4 mm	0.16 in
Weight	2.1 kg/m	1.42 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	273.7 mm²	0.424 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	8.38 cm⁴	0.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2.81 cm⁴	0.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.35 cm³	0.205 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.25 cm³	0.137 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.26 cm³	0.260 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	2.62 cm³	0.160 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.75 cm	0.689 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.01 cm	0.399 in