RHS 160x140x5 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 160x140 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 160x140 (Argentina)

The RHS 160x140x5 steel profile weighs 22.3 kg/m (14.98 lb/ft), has a depth of 160 mm (6.30 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,835.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 1,082.19 cm⁴, Iy = 881.726 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	160 mm	6.30 in
Width (b)	140 mm	5.51 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	22.3 kg/m	14.98 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,835.62 mm²	4.395 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	1,082.19 cm⁴	26.00 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	881.73 cm⁴	21.18 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	135.27 cm³	8.255 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	125.96 cm³	7.687 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	159.66 cm³	9.743 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	145.8 cm³	8.898 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.18 cm	2.432 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.58 cm	2.195 in