RHS 60x40x2.5 Tuboeuropa · Weight & Dimensions

Tuboeuropa, 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.

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Also known as: PTR 60x40 cal 13 (México) · Caño estructural 60x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 60x40x2.5 steel profile weighs 3.6 kg/m (2.42 lb/ft), has a depth of 60 mm (2.36 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 458.905 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 22.071 cm⁴, Iy = 11.736 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 2.5 mm ≈ 12 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	60 mm	2.36 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	2.5 mm	0.10 in
Fillet radius (r)	5 mm	0.20 in
Weight	3.6 kg/m	2.42 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	458.9 mm²	0.711 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	22.07 cm⁴	0.53 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	11.74 cm⁴	0.28 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	7.36 cm³	0.449 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	5.87 cm³	0.358 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	9.06 cm³	0.553 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	6.84 cm³	0.418 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.19 cm	0.863 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.6 cm	0.630 in