RHS 70x60x7.1 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 70x60x7.1 steel profile weighs 11.9 kg/m (7.99 lb/ft), has a depth of 70 mm (2.76 in), flange width 60 mm (2.36 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,514.543 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 90.536 cm⁴, Iy = 70.719 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	70 mm	2.76 in
Width (b)	60 mm	2.36 in
Thickness (t)	7.1 mm	0.28 in
Fillet radius (r)	14.2 mm	0.56 in
Weight	11.9 kg/m	7.99 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,514.54 mm²	2.348 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	90.54 cm⁴	2.18 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	70.72 cm⁴	1.70 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	25.87 cm³	1.579 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	23.57 cm³	1.439 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	33.48 cm³	2.043 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	30.02 cm³	1.832 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.44 cm	0.963 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.16 cm	0.851 in