RHS 70x40x6.4 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 cal 3 (México) · Caño estructural 70x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 70x40x6.4 steel profile weighs 8.9 kg/m (6.01 lb/ft), has a depth of 70 mm (2.76 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,138.679 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 59.904 cm⁴, Iy = 24.054 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 6.4 mm ≈ 3 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	70 mm	2.76 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	6.4 mm	0.25 in
Fillet radius (r)	12.8 mm	0.50 in
Weight	8.9 kg/m	6.01 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,138.68 mm²	1.765 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	59.9 cm⁴	1.44 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	24.05 cm⁴	0.58 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	17.12 cm³	1.044 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	12.03 cm³	0.734 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	23.19 cm³	1.415 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	15.44 cm³	0.942 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.29 cm	0.903 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.45 cm	0.572 in