RHS 260x180x5 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 260x180 cal 6 (México) · Caño estructural 260x180 (Argentina)

The RHS 260x180x5 steel profile weighs 33.3 kg/m (22.36 lb/ft), has a depth of 260 mm (10.24 in), flange width 180 mm (7.09 in). Cross-sectional area: 4,235.619 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 4,121.362 cm⁴, Iy = 2,349.533 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)	180 mm	7.09 in
Thickness (t)	5 mm	0.20 in
Fillet radius (r)	10 mm	0.39 in
Weight	33.3 kg/m	22.36 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	4,235.62 mm²	6.565 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	4,121.36 cm⁴	99.02 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2,349.53 cm⁴	56.45 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	317.03 cm³	19.346 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	261.06 cm³	15.931 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	377.44 cm³	23.033 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	294.02 cm³	17.942 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	9.86 cm	3.884 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	7.45 cm	2.932 in