RHS 130x70x9.5 Açotubo · Weight & Dimensions

Açotubo, 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 130x70 (México) · Caño estructural 130x70 (Argentina)

The RHS 130x70x9.5 steel profile weighs 25.2 kg/m (16.91 lb/ft), has a depth of 130 mm (5.12 in), flange width 70 mm (2.76 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,206.586 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 607.657 cm⁴, Iy = 223.433 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	130 mm	5.12 in
Width (b)	70 mm	2.76 in
Thickness (t)	9.5 mm	0.37 in
Fillet radius (r)	19 mm	0.75 in
Weight	25.2 kg/m	16.91 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,206.59 mm²	4.970 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	607.66 cm⁴	14.60 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	223.43 cm⁴	5.37 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	93.49 cm³	5.705 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	63.84 cm³	3.896 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	123.97 cm³	7.565 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	79.35 cm³	4.842 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.35 cm	1.714 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.64 cm	1.039 in