RHS 260x100x5 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 260x100 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 260x100 (Argentina)

The RHS 260x100x5 steel profile weighs 27.0 kg/m (18.14 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 100 mm (3.94 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,435.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 2,820.695 cm⁴, Iy = 632.435 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

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

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	260 mm	10.24 in
Width (b)	100 mm	3.94 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	27.0 kg/m	18.14 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,435.62 mm²	5.325 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	2,820.69 cm⁴	67.77 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	632.44 cm⁴	15.19 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	216.98 cm³	13.241 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	126.49 cm³	7.719 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	275.44 cm³	16.809 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	140.59 cm³	8.579 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.06 cm	3.567 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	4.29 cm	1.689 in