RHS 180x70x5 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 180x70 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 180x70 (Argentina)

The RHS 180x70x5 steel profile weighs 18.4 kg/m (12.34 lb/ft), has a depth of 180 mm (7.09 in), flange width 70 mm (2.76 in). Cross-sectional area: 2,335.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 894.449 cm⁴, Iy = 201.046 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	180 mm	7.09 in
Width (b)	70 mm	2.76 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	18.4 kg/m	12.34 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	2,335.62 mm²	3.620 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	894.45 cm⁴	21.49 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	201.05 cm⁴	4.83 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	99.38 cm³	6.065 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	57.44 cm³	3.505 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	127.77 cm³	7.797 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	65.31 cm³	3.985 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	6.19 cm	2.436 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	2.93 cm	1.155 in