RHS 120x50x3 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 120x50 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 120x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 120x50x3 steel profile weighs 7.5 kg/m (5.07 lb/ft), has a depth of 120 mm (4.72 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 960.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 168.581 cm⁴, Iy = 42.693 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	120 mm	4.72 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	7.5 kg/m	5.07 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	960.82 mm²	1.489 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	168.58 cm⁴	4.05 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	42.69 cm⁴	1.03 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	28.1 cm³	1.715 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	17.08 cm³	1.042 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	35.67 cm³	2.177 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	19.26 cm³	1.175 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.19 cm	1.649 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.11 cm	0.830 in