RHS 150x70x5 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 150x70 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 150x70 (Argentina)

The RHS 150x70x5 steel profile weighs 16.0 kg/m (10.76 lb/ft), has a depth of 150 mm (5.91 in), flange width 70 mm (2.76 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,035.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 561.452 cm⁴, Iy = 169.296 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)	70 mm	2.76 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	16.0 kg/m	10.76 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,035.62 mm²	3.155 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	561.45 cm⁴	13.49 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	169.3 cm⁴	4.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	74.86 cm³	4.568 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	48.37 cm³	2.952 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	94.98 cm³	5.796 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	55.56 cm³	3.390 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	5.25 cm	2.068 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.88 cm	1.135 in