RHS 150x50x5 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 150x50 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 150x50 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x50x5 steel profile weighs 14.4 kg/m (9.70 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 50 mm (1.97 in). Cross-sectional area: 1,835.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 456.286 cm⁴, Iy = 77.871 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	150 mm	5.91 in
Width (b)	50 mm	1.97 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	14.4 kg/m	9.70 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	1,835.62 mm²	2.845 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	456.29 cm⁴	10.96 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	77.87 cm⁴	1.87 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	60.84 cm³	3.713 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	31.15 cm³	1.901 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	80.48 cm³	4.911 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	36.2 cm³	2.209 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	4.99 cm	1.963 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.06 cm	0.811 in