RHS 70x40x5.6 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 70x40 (México) · Caño estructural 70x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 70x40x5.6 steel profile weighs 8.1 kg/m (5.41 lb/ft), has a depth of 70 mm (2.76 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,025.801 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 56.258 cm⁴, Iy = 22.752 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.6 mm ≈ 4 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	70 mm	2.76 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	5.6 mm	0.22 in
Fillet radius (r)	11.2 mm	0.44 in
Weight	8.1 kg/m	5.41 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,025.8 mm²	1.590 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	56.26 cm⁴	1.35 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	22.75 cm⁴	0.55 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	16.07 cm³	0.981 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	11.38 cm³	0.694 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	21.36 cm³	1.304 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	14.28 cm³	0.871 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.34 cm	0.922 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.49 cm	0.586 in