RHS 70x60x5.2 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 70x60 (México) · Caño estructural 70x60 (Argentina)

The RHS 70x60x5.2 steel profile weighs 9.2 kg/m (6.20 lb/ft), has a depth of 70 mm (2.76 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,174.206 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 75.95 cm⁴, Iy = 59.547 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5.2 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	70 mm	2.76 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	5.2 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10.4 mm	0.41 in
Weight	9.2 kg/m	6.20 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,174.21 mm²	1.820 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	75.95 cm⁴	1.82 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	59.55 cm⁴	1.43 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	21.7 cm³	1.324 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	19.85 cm³	1.211 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	27.08 cm³	1.653 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	24.32 cm³	1.484 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.54 cm	1.001 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.25 cm	0.887 in