RHS 260x140x5 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 260x140 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 260x140 (Argentina)

The RHS 260x140x5 steel profile weighs 30.1 kg/m (20.25 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 140 mm (5.51 in). Cross-sectional area: 3,835.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 3,471.028 cm⁴, Iy = 1,337.559 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)	140 mm	5.51 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	30.1 kg/m	20.25 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	3,835.62 mm²	5.945 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	3,471.03 cm⁴	83.39 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	1,337.56 cm⁴	32.13 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	267 cm³	16.294 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	191.08 cm³	11.660 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	326.44 cm³	19.921 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	213.3 cm³	13.017 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.51 cm	3.745 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	5.91 cm	2.325 in