RHS 40x25x3 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 40x25 cal 11 (México) · Caño estructural 40x25 (Argentina)

The RHS 40x25x3 steel profile weighs 2.6 kg/m (1.75 lb/ft), has a depth of 40 mm (1.57 in), flange width 25 mm (0.98 in). Cross-sectional area: 330.823 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 6.237 cm⁴, Iy = 2.937 cm⁴.

Cross-section (not to scale)

Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)

Dimensions

Property	Metric	Imperial
Depth (h)	40 mm	1.57 in
Width (b)	25 mm	0.98 in
Thickness (t)	3 mm	0.12 in
Fillet radius (r)	6 mm	0.24 in
Weight	2.6 kg/m	1.75 lb/ft

Section Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Area (A)	330.82 mm²	0.513 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)	6.24 cm⁴	0.15 in⁴
Moment of inertia (Iy)	2.94 cm⁴	0.07 in⁴
Elastic section modulus (Sx)	3.12 cm³	0.190 in³
Elastic section modulus (Sy)	2.35 cm³	0.143 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zx)	4.06 cm³	0.248 in³
Plastic section modulus (Zy)	2.9 cm³	0.177 in³
Radius of gyration (rx)	1.37 cm	0.541 in
Radius of gyration (ry)	0.94 cm	0.371 in