RHS 50x20x2.25 Tecnometal · Weight & Dimensions

Tecnometal, cold-formed sections (Brazil) · 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 50x20 cal 14 (México) · Caño estructural 50x20 (Argentina)

The RHS 50x20x2.25 steel profile weighs 2.2 kg/m (1.49 lb/ft), has a depth of 50 mm (1.97 in), flange width 20 mm (0.79 in). Cross-sectional area: 281.713 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 7.879 cm⁴, Iy = 1.802 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2.25 mm ≈ 13 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	50 mm	1.97 in
Width (b)	20 mm	0.79 in
Thickness (t)	2.3 mm	0.09 in
Fillet radius (r)	4.5 mm	0.18 in
Weight	2.2 kg/m	1.49 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	281.71 mm²	0.437 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	7.88 cm⁴	0.19 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1.8 cm⁴	0.04 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.15 cm³	0.192 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	1.8 cm³	0.110 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.16 cm³	0.254 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	2.14 cm³	0.131 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.67 cm	0.658 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.8 cm	0.315 in