RHS 120x40x5 Condesa · Weight & Dimensions

Condesa, 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 120x40 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 120x40 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x40x5 steel profile weighs 11.3 kg/m (7.59 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 40 mm (1.57 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,435.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 220.808 cm⁴, Iy = 36.926 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	40 mm	1.57 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	11.3 kg/m	7.59 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,435.62 mm²	2.225 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	220.81 cm⁴	5.30 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	36.93 cm⁴	0.89 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	36.8 cm³	2.246 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	18.46 cm³	1.127 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	49.45 cm³	3.017 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	22.02 cm³	1.344 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	3.92 cm	1.544 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	1.6 cm	0.631 in