RHS 80x50x5.2 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 80x50 (México) · Caño estructural 80x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 80x50x5.2 steel profile weighs 9.2 kg/m (6.20 lb/ft), has a depth of 80 mm (3.15 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,174.206 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 91.486 cm⁴, Iy = 43.315 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	80 mm	3.15 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 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)	91.49 cm⁴	2.20 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	43.31 cm⁴	1.04 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	22.87 cm³	1.396 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	17.33 cm³	1.057 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	29.33 cm³	1.790 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	21.04 cm³	1.284 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	2.79 cm	1.099 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.92 cm	0.756 in