RHS 200x70x5 Cintac · Weight & Dimensions

Cintac, 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 200x70 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 200x70 (Argentina)

The RHS 200x70x5 steel profile weighs 19.9 kg/m (13.38 lb/ft), has a depth of 200 mm (7.87 in), flange width 70 mm (2.76 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,535.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,174.005 cm⁴, Iy = 222.213 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 5 mm ≈ 6 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	200 mm	7.87 in
Width (b)	70 mm	2.76 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	19.9 kg/m	13.38 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,535.62 mm²	3.930 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,174 cm⁴	28.21 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	222.21 cm⁴	5.34 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	117.4 cm³	7.164 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	63.49 cm³	3.874 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	152.12 cm³	9.283 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	71.81 cm³	4.382 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.8 cm	2.679 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.96 cm	1.165 in